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250 Years In: How EAC Is the Future of Civic Education
18 Mins
From facts to application - why it matters
What happens when students stop just memorizing the three branches of government and start actually influencing them? In this episode of Field Chats, the Earth Force team discusses why "content knowledge" isn't enough to solve the climate crisis or rebuild civic trust. The team explores how we can provide young people with the toolkit they need to drive systemic change.
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Levers of Civic Change: A Conversation with Ace Parsi
Vince Meldrum interviews Ace Parsi, formerly with iCivics, now a candidate for the U.S. House to represent WV's 2nd Congressional District.
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Levers of Civic Change: A Conversation with Ace Parsi
How do we move education beyond the four walls of the classroom? Vince Meldrum discusses this with Ace Parsi, formerly with iCivics, now a candidate for the U.S. House to represent West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District.
EAC in the Social Studies Classroom
We see you, social studies educators! We discuss how EAC bridges science and social studies, highlighting how the subjects come with different lenses, but both offer an ideal learning space for young people to understand and address local environmental issues.
Place and Community: Authentic Youth Learning in New Mexico
Earth Force CEO Vince Meldrum talks with NYLC CEO Amy Meuers about reimagining service learning as a pathway to democracy. They unpack NYLC’s new Ignite framework and explore the deep connections between service learning and Environmental Action
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Featured Playlists
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Capsule 1: Environmental Applied Civics Fundamentals
Delve into practical tips and deep dives into the key parts of Environmental Applied Civics
We gather insights and tips from diverse leaders supporting authentic youth-led learning with real civic engagement
Capsule 3: Field Leader Interviews
Tune into interviews with leaders in the EAC field and beyond
We gather insights and tips from diverse leaders supporting authentic youth-led learning with real civic engagement
Capsule 2: Environmental Applied Civics in Social Studies
Dig into practical tips and deep dives into the key parts of Environmental Applied Civics
It’s a natural fit - explore the alignment of Environmental Applied Civics, Social Studies, and the C3 Framework.
Get answers to the most commonly asked questions about Environmental Applied Civics
The Earth Force team answers your questions about EAC - from facilitation strategies to climate seal integrations.
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