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      <title>Homework - Day 1  by Emily Voss</title>
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      <description>What is the responsibility of citizens in maintaining their system of government in the United States? 
Why do I have to be responsible?
What are effective ways to motivate people to be civically engaged? How about students?
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>1. A representative democracy only works if citizens take an interest and get involved. 2. The rights of citizens come with important responsibilities! 3. People (and students) are motivated to engage civically on issues that are important to them personally.</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div> From Alexander Hamilton: “It has been frequently remarked that it seems to have been reserved to the people of this country, by their conduct and example, to decide the important question, whether societies of men are really capable or not of establishing good government from reflection and choice, or whether they are forever destined to depend for their political constitutions on accident and force.”</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>1. As it was discussed, the power comes from the people. As citizens we hold the power to change the government and maintain the government. The citizens hold most of the responsibility and in many ways it is an obligation to make sure that our rights are being upheld. 2. Each person has to be responsible because we work better together! 3. By breaking down events or sharing stories of what is happening, it will relate more to people and motivate them to be more civically engaged. This works the same way with students. Show students a need that is in their community or have the students think of a need they see in their community and then guide them through ways that they can create a change. </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-02-22 23:10:42 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div> Mark Twain wrote: " For in a republic, who is 'the Country'?"  This simple question kicked off a paragraph that helps shape the creative and imaginative thought that we all try to use in understanding why it is important for citizens to responsibly maintain the government.  ": Why, the Government is merely a servant- merely a temporary servant; it cannot be its prerogative to determine what is right and what is wrong, and decide who is a patriot and who isn't. Its function is to obey orders, not originate them. Who, then, is 'the Country'?"  If the role of the government is to serve its people, then who serves the government?  This paradoxical statement fuels the debate for if citizens should maintain their government or if the government should maintain its citizens.  To add to this argument the political philosopher Thomas Hobbes delved into the origins of freedom and security and how these two ideas can contradict where responsibility should lie.  For if they lie with the people then what need there be of a government, but if trust lies with the government to provide these standards then what need for democracy need there be?  Hobbes would make a distinction that in order for security to be maintained and man protected from man, some freedoms would need to be leveraged.  Vice-versa he made the case for if the people should obtain more freedom than the responsibility of their security lied with them to be left to govern their individual selves.  Twain would contrast this idea with his belief that the voice of the people, down even to the core individual was the way in which to maintain responsibility of the government, "In a monarchy, the king and his family are the country; in a republic it is the common voice of the people. Each of you, for himself, by himself and on his own responsibility, must speak."  Twain would go on to make a distinction between responsibility and patriotism.  The analysis would lead to the idea that it is the role of every citizen no matter who they are to speak their convictions if it is a just cause.  To not do so would be a traitor to one's core ego, identity, and country. "Each must for himself alone decide what is right and what is wrong, and which course is patriotic and which isn't. You cannot shirk this and be a man. To decide it against your convictions is to be an unqualified and inexcusable traitor, both to yourself and to your country, let men label you as they may. If you alone of all the nation shall decide one way, and that way be the right way according to your convictions of the right, you have done your duty by yourself and by your country--hold up your head. You have nothing to be ashamed of."  Motivating the individual to understand that it is their responsibility to maintain government would be to help them understand that it is part of their character.  The nature of participating means making decisions for themselves to vote for a better quality of well-being for themselves and others.  Service-Learning projects surrounding participation in key decision-making for planning projects are a great way to motivate students to understand how their voice counts.  How they effectively use their rights to proactively participate in maintaining the order of government.  Students could be a part of a policy change from the school board, a community learning project, a classroom assignment builder exercise, a curriculum vote to help understand how they should be motivated to take active participation in their role as a citizen. <br>https://history.hanover.edu/courses/excerpts/165hobbes.html (Thomas Hobbes [considered a monarchist] Excerpt from Leviathan)</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-02-22 23:21:57 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>It is extremely important that we keep our Republic- it is the best form of government in the world.  As citizens, we must strive to understand what makes it great, and encourage our citizens/friends/peers to search for the truth and maintain its integrity!  As teachers we are responsible to pass on history correctly so that the rough roads that were taken to get to this point will not be traveled again.  It seems to me there are far to many citizens in America that have grown up without the knowledge or understanding of what it took and what it will take to maintain our great country.  This is a tough time in our history, but with love, we shall overcome!</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>It is the responsibility of citizens to use their civic responsibility and participate in our system of democracy. We do function under a participatory democracy, and in order to make sure our needs as citizens are met we need to participate; that's why it is called participatory democracy.  It is important as educators the we emphasize that we have the power within our system of democracy to make the necessary changes, not only as a commonwealth, but as citizens of the United States. By allowing our students to have the proper and functional knowledge, they can grow into developing the need and seeing the responsibility to be as civically engaged in our governmental system as possible. In addition to giving students proper and functional knowledge, students need to be encouraged to seek out political involvement and not be afraid to develop their own political ideologies on their own.  </div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div> </div><div>1. What is the responsibility of citizens in maintaining their system of government in the United States? I believe that the responsibility of citizens in maintaining their system of government is to engage with their local community and state government.  This can be accomplished by volunteering, voting, attending meetings, etc.  The core of this idea is that the individual is responsible for being informed about what is happening in their community from the local level to the federal government.</div><div>2. Why do I have to be responsible?  This question is interesting to me because I see that as a teacher I am responsible for teaching students about ways to engage while encouraging them to engage in ways that are meaningful to them.  However, this is easier said than done.  I do believe that civics education is the most necessary form of education in our k-12 public school system.  All the other skills are a hard skill that is unchanging via 2+2=4 or learning to read and write.  These do not change much over time.  However, policy actions can change, sometime slowly, and sometimes at a rapid pace.  Because people tend to resist change, it is important for them to be engaged in their local community to help be a part of what that change looks like.  </div><div>3. What are effective ways to motivate people to be civically engaged? How about students?  I am a firm believer that liberty requires no motivation.  However, what one  person’s perspective is on liberty will vary greatly depending on their individual experiences in life up to a given point in time.  This is a concern to be however, as we see people becoming more selective about what they expose themselves to via media types.  What good does it do for a partisan individual to only hear the radical left or rights point of view on any given issue?  Where and when does this allow for compromises to be made and a middle ground to be established?  I would say that for students, just like adults, some are more engaged civically than others.  However, just like the idea of political socialization, it all starts with the family unit.  If a student's parents are civically engaged, than the odds are that the student will likely be willing to engage as well. However, if the parent does not find value in civic engagement, the student is also likely to be skeptical about any level of government as well.  This may result in political independents or even non-voters.  </div><div>I teach my students the basics of the Constitution, and explain how most policy is found in the grey areas.  However, most political debates between the left and the right are found in ideological perspectives that are reinforced by each party's shared political values.  It is an oversimplification, but there are more choices to be made than just an R or a D. </div><div><br> </div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Being responsible is part of being a citizen and adhering to the laws of the Constitution while acknowledging it is a right to express yourself hopefully in a positive way to instill change for the better,  Effective ways to motivate people to be civically engaged are to share common interests and benefits received that would help entice others to participate, whether a fundraiser, peaceful demonstration, helping others less fortunate. This could be the same methods to use for students...with the emphasis on how the activity can be fun but beneficial as well. </div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>1. Citizens have 100 percent of the responsibility to maintain the government because it is their government; therefore, if the citizens do not maintain it then it will fail. If I buy a car, it is my responsibility to maintain it or it breaks down; the same can be said of our system of government. If we the people do not exercise our rights and take on the responsibility than the system becomes broken. </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-02-23 16:33:35 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>We all must do our part in keeping the government from failing us the people. If everyone has the attitude that it is someone else's job, then we are letting of our handle on it and letting others do with it what they want. If you want the government to work for you, then you have to do your part. </div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>3. Effective ways to engage both adults and students is to point out their rights and explain what happens if they do not exercise those rights or take on the responsibility. Also, sharing a cause that students care about gets them fired up to effect change. </div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>One of the significant problems in our structure of government is that there is no clear "civic responsibility".  Many people do not think they have any responsibility to the government or nation.  They do not see how paying taxes, voting are part of that process.  These elements of responsibility are not clearly connected to participating in society and creating a better community and society for all.  For our system of government to work people need to "buy-in" to the belief that they have a role and responsibility in society.  I think it would be helpful if voting was compulsory, and also a national holiday.  This would help people directly see how an action like voting is a key component and responsibility in our society. </div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>As U.S. citizens, it is our civic responsibility to maintain our system of government.  Civic(s) responsibility allows for the people to participate in government.  To participate in government (e.g. vote, service to country, service to community, etc.) ensures that certain democratic values are upheld.  These values are stated in the US constitution, the Bill of Rights, and that we should seek to balance power and allegiance (as so we are reminded in the Declaration of Independence).  It begins with civics education in our schools, and can begin in the most simplest form of service-learning.  In as much as the curriculum includes the fundamentals of government, they need to learn to "own" their claim to the government when they become adults and become lawful citizens; that they (we) must believe democracy is worth having and demand that democracy is maintained across generations, then we (as educators) need to do better at providing them with the knowledge and skills to build, operate, maintain, adopt and fix (if necessary) government.  -Linda Marks (aka:  Flordeliza Marks)</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>1. We must not only be reasonably informed (which underscores the salient point that America needs journalists), but we must also hold accountable those that we elect to fulfill the promises of their platform.  Moreover, we must not only exercise our right to peacefully assemble and to vote, but we must ensure that those rights are reasonably accessible  to all citizens of the country.  2.  Complacency leads to abuse of power and misinformation fuels mass hysteria and human rights violations.  We have seen this with Gerrymandering, large populations of people repeating propaganda and rhetoric that is statistically and foundationally false, and increases in legislation which hurts vulnerable groups.  Those in positions of privilege have a moral obligation to use that position for the benefit of all.  3.    </div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>1. We must not only be reasonably informed (which underscores the salient point that America needs journalists), but we must also hold accountable those that we elect to fulfill the promises of their platform.  Moreover, we must not only exercise our right to peacefully assemble and to vote, but we must ensure that those rights are reasonably accessible  to all citizens of the country.  2.  Complacency leads to abuse of power and misinformation fuels mass hysteria and human rights violations.  We have seen this with Gerrymandering, large populations of people repeating propaganda and rhetoric that is statistically and foundationally false, and increases in legislation which hurts vulnerable groups.  Those in positions of privilege have a moral obligation to use that position for the benefit of all.  3. We need to increase education and accessibility.  People are often unaware of how the election process works or even what items are on ballots.  They are unaware of how to file for a permit to protest or even how to contact their representatives.  Creating a culture in which civic education is done early at home and school and journalism is respected and held to the highest standards of ethics is key to developing engagement. If election day were made a national holiday and more polling sites opened, we would see a huge increase in voter turn out.     </div>]]></description>
         <pubDate>2021-02-23 21:00:10 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>1.  Responsibility begins with communication.  Being informed is an essential part of being a responsible citizen.  It is irresponsible to vote or try to make changes to policy when you are uninformed and have an agenda to improve your personal situation without respect to others in your community.   “It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts.”<br>― <strong>Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, </strong><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/67978367"><strong>Sherlock Holmes</strong></a> </div>]]></description>
         <pubDate>2021-02-23 21:11:42 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>#2  Why do I have to be responsible?  As an educator, like it or not, people (students and parents alike) are always watching.  We can have a huge impact on the type of citizens that come out of our schools.  For us, being responsible is our top priority.  Every day I tell students that being responsible and respectful are the two most important things.  A person can be incredibly smart, but will not achieve their full potential if they are not responsible and respectful. </div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Motivation is a very slippery slope, without an emphasis on responsibility.  In my world, I want students to know that they can create change.  I will do this by sharing experiences of other students who have been successful and creating an opportunity for dialogue about things that are important to them.   “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” – Walt Disney.</div><div> </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-02-23 21:19:50 UTC</pubDate>
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         <author>DorisMargulies</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>1.  It is the responsibility of every citizen to ensure a quality education for every person in the electorate in order to maintain our fragile democracy. 2.  I have worked for 40 years as an election official in the state of Virginia.  Throughout that time I have done my best to advocate for the importance of registration and voting in every election.  Our population needs to be assured that our system of voting is both secure and accurate. 3.  Each person carries the burden of becoming a role model to the next generation.  The best models are those who "walk the walk."  Teachers as role models can join civic organizations, such as Kiwanis &amp; Rotary.  These teachers can sponsor their students to form civic organizations, such as K-Kids, Builders Club and Key Club.  Teachers are not charged dues by these organizations as the clubs welcome their membership &amp; pay their dues..  4.  Students should become aware of their own abilities as a rite of passage from our public education system.  In order to graduate each student should take part in a volunteer  project that benefits the community, either through a service organization or something they find to be needed.  This should be included in their official transcript.  Taking part in educational extra-curricular programs such as We the People is a means of inspiring our youth to the path of understanding good citizenship.</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>1. The number one responsibility is to vote. For those who want to lead, they should run for office.</div><div>2. Freedom isn’t free. We have to work for our freedom. It takes people working together for the work to progress smoothly. I feel this is a simplistic answer. It seems to be a simple choice of making choices that work for everyone vs. choices that are self-serving.</div><div>3. Model good citizenship.</div><div>Talk passionately about your area of interest.<br>Network with others who share your passion.</div><div>Have a good plan.</div><div><br></div><div>With students, it is the same.</div><div><br></div>]]></description>
         <pubDate>2021-02-23 22:09:51 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>1. </div><div>Citizens ( We the People) are responsible for maintaining our system of government by being active members in society. As citizens, it is our responsibility to stay informed about our community, state, country and world so that we can protect our rights and bring change to what we see as unjust. We must have a voice, but our voice needs to be heard through peaceful, lawful and appropriate steps.</div><div><br> 2. </div><div>To live in society we technically need to abide by mandated civic duties (responsibilities) such as paying taxes, obeying the law and  jury duty, because we will be fined or jailed. However, other citizen responsibilities such as volunteering, taking care of your neighbors and other duties that better your community that are not mandated are perhaps equally important. Being a responsible citizen keeps order to the community and the world.</div><div><br> </div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>3.  </div><div>Effective ways to motivate people to get involved is by:</div><div>Educating the people on how to get involved</div><div>Modeling the behavior/Setting the example</div><div>Initiating a project </div><div><br></div><div>Students can get involved by joining together and creating an Advisory Committee. Our students at York High School in Yorktown Va did just that. They saw that the bathrooms in our school needed updating. They came together as a group and brought this issue to the superintendent and the school board. Through their appropriate steps (coming together, petitioning the student population, meeting with all parties) a positive resolution resulted.  </div><div><br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>1. Doing your Citizen responsibilities are necessary for the survival of the United States. Citizen responsibilities include, paying taxes, obeying laws, serving as a witness, jury duty, registering for the draft, voting, and volunteering, Being a responsible citizen doesn't have to be a hard thing to do, but sometimes it takes a little extra effort.  Occasionally, one could be less selfish and put the needs of society before their own needs and think about the impact their actions may have on others.                                                                                                                                                                                         2.  I need to be responsible because it is my duty. In order to be a truly responsible citizen, I must go out of my way to do things that can help my society, give a little more time and effort for the greater good for us all.                                       3.  My students and I are both learning effective ways to becoming more civically engaged together!  We've been using current events in the news to help prepare them for active citizenship, learning about civic participation, and also re-studying the Constitution of the United States of America!                                                                                                                      Lorraine (Susie) Keller </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-02-24 02:41:05 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>The rights of the citizen have corresponding responsibilities.   We have a responsibility to be well-informed, active through voting and volunteering, and involved in helping others exercise their rights and responsibilities as well.   THoz</div>]]></description>
         <pubDate>2021-02-24 13:48:02 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>The responsibility is collective, so, as an active citizen, it is my job to take care of business.  It is everyone's job to be involved and active.  THoz</div>]]></description>
         <pubDate>2021-02-24 13:48:38 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>We always lead best by example.   Being transparent and positive about our active citizenship encourages others to be involved.  It's important to be willing to have hard conversations even though they can be uncomfortable.  Our tone and involvement matters as much with adults and colleagues as it does with students.  Students need to see us actively involved and they need to be encouraged to be positive citizens at school and in our community.  We have to model and provide opportunities for civil discourse.   We have to provide opportunities and guidance for leadership and citizenship in our classrooms and schools.  THoz</div>]]></description>
         <pubDate>2021-02-24 13:51:47 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Our responsibility as citizens is to be actively engaged in the voting for our representatives, but to be informed about what they believe. We should never vote just for a party or a name we recognize, it is our responsibility to know who we are voting for. I have to be responsible because If not I am leaving it to others who may not share the vaIue's I cherish to make decisions for me. One effective way to motivate people is to lead by example, let them see you doing something besides talking.  Invite them to help, encourage them to engage in conversation about needs in your community. I think the same works with students, have meaningful conversations, be a good listener and encourage them to be positive role models in school and the community. Also, we need to teach them how our government works, knowledge is power.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-02-24 19:35:25 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>As I tell my students, democracy is the BEST form of government, but it is also the most DIFFICULT.  It requires its citizens to actively participate in the "give and take" of the public square.  Only then, will a democracy be a SUCCESSFUL endeavor.  To encourage today's youth to become civically engaged I require them to attend meeting(s), which is quite easy now that they are virtual, as well as write (email) their respective representatives on both the State and federal levels.  They are always impressed when they get a response.  I tell them it is the job of their representative because the work for you! :-)</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-02-24 19:37:13 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Citizens' responsibilities for maintaining their government is twofold: they should participate in the representative democracy by voting and taking other informed civic action, and also ensure that those that they chose are doing so with integrity and "for the people." To quote the Declaration of Independence, "whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute a new government, laying its foundation on such principles, and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness." </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-02-24 19:46:51 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Liz Scott:  Citizens' responsibilities in maintaining government in the United States has many facets.  Each citizen should accept responsibility for researching representatives and carefully selecting the leaders they vote for at each level of government, not just the "major" elections.  Citizens should maintain that responsibility by communicating respectfully with elected legislators when important or controversial issues arise.  If change becomes necessary, citizens should accept the responsibility of impacting public policy through safe and legal means, working toward facilitating positive change.  I have to be responsible to create a secure environment (local, state, and national) for current and future citizens.  Effective ways to motivate individuals are varied.  To determine what types of persuasion might be beneficial, observation is the most powerful force one can possibly fathom.  In the words of Stephen Covey, "Seek first to understand and then to be understood."</div>]]></description>
         <pubDate>2021-02-24 20:23:47 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Responsibility: To honor and respect the laws, to participate, to vote, to be aware of issues that impact our lives and how government at all levels play a role; responsibility falls one the shoulders of each and everyone of us. our government is only as strong as its people</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-02-24 21:23:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Emp[owering people is the way to motivate: Present relevant experiences , challenges, and problems for them to solve to gain the "pleasure" of solving small problems and working up to larger ones. Engage students with people/grouips who need assistance with skills that the students have..</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-02-24 21:25:31 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Build back better-do something for their community-partner with another community to solve a mutual problem - Identify a problem that your community/school needs to be addressed. What steps need to be taken to address and solve the problem. Bring people together to develop awareness and build support, present to officials or to those who can effect the needed changes to solve the problem.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-02-24 21:28:13 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>sponses to the following:</div><div><br></div><div>Get inform and actively participate in government action. You have to be responsible because we all share respond for our society. Discuss important issues with others listen and compare perspectives that goes for both adults and children. </div><div><br></div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>hi</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-05-03 13:43:52 UTC</pubDate>
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