Fourth of July
What better way to spend the 4th of July than registering people to vote, and getting civic? On the 4th of July ICL was invited to provide voter registration in both Seattle and Tacoma, Washington. …
My Vote Doesn’t Count
Those who think their vote doesn’t count are half right. A significant number of Americans who are eligible to vote, do not vote. Of those, a common explanation is that their vote doesn’t count. There…
WE THE PEOPLE
The Institute for Community Leadership(ICL) Civic Engagement Pilgrimage: A pilgrimage is a journey of cultural spiritual significance. A pilgrimage may involve sacrifice, leaving certain things behind, and opportunity for collective reflection. For the ICL staff…
Sovereignty
The Quinault Indian Nation is a sovereign nation with the right to govern itself and deal with other tribes and nations on a government-to-government basis. By various laws established in 1922 and a constitution approved…
Hood Canal School
Delegates joined the superintendent and principal of Hood Canal School District, Mr. Shawn Batstone in Shelton, Washington. We were able to share our experiences, answer questions, ask questions, and learn more about the civic engagement…
Colville Powwow
Elders, children and tribal members of all ages entered fancy dancing and grass dancing competitions, in handmade, elegant regalia from head to foot, arrived on the closing day of the Colville Powwow. The Institute for…
ICL student Paola De La Cruz discusses civic engagement and her leadership
Institute for Community Leadership Kent Meridian student Paola De La Cruz discusses the role of civic engagement with ICL in the development of her voice and her leadership
VIDEO! Institute Students Discuss Education with Ethics and Civic Engagement
VIDEO! Institute Students Discuss Education with Ethics and Civic Engagement, video produced by the Dolores Huerta Foundation
Sex, Drugs, and Facebook
72% of youth are “constantly connected”, reports Dr. Megan Moreno, principal researcher for the Social Media and Adolescent Health Research Team and presenter for the Institute for Community Leadership’s recent Professional Development. Dr. Moreno’s presentation was…
How many hours a day are YOU connected?
Educators face a significant challenge with social media and personal digital device (over)use. According to Dr. Megan Moreno (2015), 72% of youth are “constantly connected”. Approx 41% of older adolescents’ social media profiles display reference…