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An eighth-grade teacher in Acushnet is winning statewide recognition for making civics education come alive through hands-on projects that tackle real community issues. Her students have addressed mental health, food insecurity, and even voted on ice cream flavors to learn about democracy.
A former paramedic who once saved lives in emergencies now prevents crises by teaching students how to change their communities. Charles Oliver just won a national teaching award and $2,000 for his North Carolina civics classroom.
Ghana's President is reintroducing civic education in schools to tackle the country's littering problem from the ground up. The move aims to teach children proper waste disposal and social responsibility before bad habits form.
Australia's Capital Territory just became the first jurisdiction to completely eliminate stamp duty for first home buyers, regardless of income or property value. Starting July 2026, the change could save buyers tens of thousands of dollars.
University students in Ibadan are mastering accountability tools like freedom of information requests and budget tracking to transform from frustrated observers into skilled advocates for government transparency. The Active Citizens Hangout is proving that mixing social vibes with civic education creates young democracy watchdogs.
A new fellowship in Nigeria is putting $10,000 grants into the hands of young social media influencers to launch civic projects in underserved communities. Twelve young Nigerians are now designing grassroots projects to connect citizens with democracy.
New research reveals a simple way to strengthen democracy: help people fall in love with where they live. When residents feel emotionally connected to their community, they're six times more likely to participate in local politics and civic life.
An off-duty FDNY firefighter pulled a stranded driver from rising floodwaters on the Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens, showing how heroes never really clock out. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore praised the quick-thinking rescue during Friday's briefing. ---
Three newly married couples in Tamil Nadu made democracy part of their wedding day celebrations by heading straight to polling stations in full wedding attire. Their commitment to civic duty turned voting into a joyful celebration of both love and citizenship.
An all-girls team dominated a constitutional literacy quiz in Ghana, beating 1,000 students while demonstrating deep knowledge of their rights and civic duties. The CA Foundation's initiative is building a generation of informed young citizens who can confidently quote their own constitution.
A Hillsborough High School teacher just earned the nation's most prestigious award for teaching constitutional history. Louis DiGirolamo was one of only 45 educators nationwide selected for the James Madison Fellowship.
When floodwaters trapped a Brooklyn principal inside her submerged car, an off-duty firefighter used his bare fists to break through the sunroof and pull her to safety. Travis Langan never hesitated, even with his pregnant wife waiting at home.
When a utility worker suffered a severe electric shock in Revere, Massachusetts, an off-duty nurse happened to be nearby and rushed to help. Her quick action on February 28 may have saved his life.
When a dirt bike rider fled a crash scene in Hamilton, he didn't know an off-duty police officer was watching. What followed was a community effort that led to his arrest and the recovery of a stolen bike.
When a boat carrying nine people flipped on July 4th in Alvarado, Texas, an off-duty firefighter happened to be nearby and dove into action. He pulled three trapped children from beneath the vessel and revived two who weren't breathing.
When a 3-year-old spotted smoke, his firefighter dad didn't hesitate to crash through a fence and rescue a neighbor with mobility issues from her burning home. Greg DeGreeff saved a life before the first fire truck even arrived.
When a kayaker capsized in choppy waters near Beacon, NY, an off-duty fire lieutenant didn't wait for backup. He jumped straight into the Hudson River and brought the struggling swimmer safely to shore.
France just made history by legally erasing the outdated idea that marriage includes a duty to have sex. The new law clarifies that consent in marriage matters just as much as it does everywhere else.
When a kayaker capsized in choppy Hudson River waters near Beacon, New York, an off-duty fire lieutenant didn't wait for backup. He jumped straight into the water and brought the struggling person safely to shore.
When a car flipped and burst into flames on Massachusetts I-495, an off-duty firefighter and quick-thinking bystanders pulled two trapped victims to safety. Dramatic video captured the life-saving rescue as flames engulfed the wreckage.
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