Help your students engage in productive, civil discourse with Close Up Foundation. We offer student programs, resources, and educational travel opportunities. Use state and federal …

Discover Close Up's Washington D.C. trip for high school students. This program is designed to inspire students to become active democratic participants. Use state and federal funding to …

Learn about Close Up Foundation's mission and vision today. We strive to educate young people about politics, social engagement, and critical thinking. Use state and federal funding to meet …

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On Close Up, Lara Bergthold remembers being with students from other schools and learning about their backgrounds. She remembers visiting Washington, DC, being at the monuments, …

Discover Close Up's comprehensive civics curriculum for middle and high school students. Engage in interactive civics education with our innovative programs. Use state and federal …

Explore Close Up Foundation's Washington D.C middle school trip. Students delve into history, engage with peers, and reflect on shared experiences. Use state and federal funding to meet …

Read about Close Up alumni who have become leaders in government, advocacy, business, education, media, and other fields.

Close Up's National Network of Schools in Partnership (NNSP) empowers educators. Explore how they connect classroom learning with real-world issues. Use state and federal funding to meet …

Whether you’re interested in developing capstone projects for students earning a state civic seal or having us design a civic engagement curriculum, Close Up can help you find state or …