Civic Engagement Project

What are the criteria for a Civic Engagement Project?

Students create, or actively engage in, an informed Civic Engagement Project. (All of the following)

• • Addressed a real-world issue

  • Identified and researched a topic of interest

  • Identified (and possibly convenes) involved stakeholders

  • Designed and implemented a project that addresses the issue

    • If a collaboration, the student demonstrated how their role contributed to the overall project

  • Demonstrated awareness and acknowledgement of different perspectives

    • Assesses different perspectives

    • Assesses different means to address the issue

  • Project applied outside the classroom (In the school, the community, or beyond)

  • Reflected on efforts

What types of activities could fulfill this criteria?

• Use the Civic Action Project Guide found at BeACitizen.com.

• Participate in Kentucky Youth Assembly (KYA), Kentucky United Nations Assembly (KUNA), or another civic outreach program facilitated by the Kentucky YMCA Youth Assembly. 

• Kentucky National History Day scaffolds student-led research project with opportunities to participate in local, state, and national contests. 

• Find student-led civics projects at the Democratic Knowledge Project.

• Work with your local government and community to identify an opportunity for student involvement and civic engagement!