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Education
Our education program offers a novel approach to civic education, designed to familiarize youth with the world of politics in an engaging and innovative way. By blending traditional learning with interactive experiences, we aim to inspire a new generation of informed and active citizens.
We have piloted our curriculum in 14 classrooms across 7 states, receiving valuable feedback from teachers, which has enabled us to continue improving our content. We’ve presented our work at the 2023 Advanced Placement Annual Conference, 2024 National Council for the Social Studies, and the 2025 SXSW Edu Conference.
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Participanting students in our case studies.
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Registrations at events where we presented.
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Pages of civics curriculum and guides.
Familiarizing youth with politics through a novel approach to civic education.
Our Approach
The Education Department is committed to equipping students with comprehensive knowledge of current political matters and the necessary skills to discuss these topics productively. Unfortunately, not only are civic engagement and education levels lacking among younger generations today, but our harshly partisan political climate prevents students from understanding the many dimensions of each subject debated by our society today.
That said, our team has developed a nonpartisan, discourse-based approach to civic education. This high school-focused curriculum enables students to actively participate in meaningful discussions on pressing political issues while effectively analyzing and challenging different perspectives. Our resources intend to break down partisan barriers and foster an environment of open-mindedness, critical thinking, and respectful exchange of ideas. See more in our FAQ.
Workshops
Previous workshops have shown tremendous efficacy in expanding students’ understanding of other ideological perspectives and the various considerations involved in contemporary issues. Past workshop topics have included affirmative action, climate change, election policy, the Second Amendment, and public health; however, we are highly flexible and can accommodate your institution’s needs!
If you are interested in hosting a workshop with your classroom, club, organization, or other group, please contact us at education@yipinstitute.org.
Collaborative Solutions
YIP is a proud participant of the 2024 Civic Learning Week Event Bridging Differences for Collective Impact, where our Israel-Palestine Resources were featured as a lesson plan for attendees during the event to take away and use in classroom settings.
Date: March 14, 2024
