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Binge Watch 9 TED Talks About Civic Engagement

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As we continue to explore ways you can activate around the nine elements of the Points of Light Civic Circle , we’re highlighting some of our favorite TED Talks about civic engagement. He also brings the idea of joy into voting, rather than simply viewing it as a civic duty or responsibility. Voice: The Danger of Silence.

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Watch These 9 Documentaries to Get Inspire to Live Your Best Civic Life

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Points of Light regularly explores ways you can lead a more civically engaged life, from volunteering to donating to using your purchase power wisely. The Points of Light Civic Circle is a framework that was designed to help individuals connect to opportunities and understand that doing good comes in many forms.

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Add These 9 Reads to Your Civic Engagement Book List

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Have you been following our series on ways you can activate around the Points of Light Civic Circle ? If you’ve checked out our other articles with resources like apps , documentaries and podcasts you prefer the written word, we’ve got the civic engagement book list you’ve been waiting for. Time to get reading!

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3 Ways to Address Brain Drain in Government Agencies

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In addition to the civic impact and fulfilling work government agencies offer, it's important to provide talent with ways to learn and grow on their own terms. According to the Best Places to Work data , work life balance has proven to be a key differentiator when people are considering where to work.

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6 Ways to Activate Points of Light’s Civic Circle Around Ukraine Relief

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There are several things you can do to activate Points of Light’s Civic Circle and have an impact as the situation develops and long-term recovery efforts begin. Check out our issue of Civic Life Today on “Voice” to learn more about how to use yours effectively. Global Volunteer Month is happening all April long. PURCHASE POWER.

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“5 Things We Can Each Do To Make Social Media And The Internet A Kinder And More Tolerant Place”, With Author Diana Graber

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She is also the founder of Cyber Civics, the popular and innovative middle school digital citizenship and literacy program currently being taught in 43 US states, and internationally. She travels widely, speaking to parent groups and training teachers to teach Cyber Civics in their own schools. How do you think that will help people?

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Lisa Cunningham: “Good leadership is based on pretty strong values”

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Lisa is a member of several local civic organizations and serves as a mentor for area high school students. I learned a lot from him about the potential fluidity of a career and how you are not confined to one thing your whole life. Do you have a favorite “Life Lesson Quote”? It’s profoundly empowering.