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Sine Institute of Policy & Politics | The American Promise at 250: Young Americans on Identity, Values and the Future
Post | September 1, 2026
The Sine Institute is proud to present its 2026 poll of young Americans, “The American Promise at 250: Young Americans on Identity, Values and the Future.” This is the fifth annual Sine Institute survey focused on understanding young Americans’ unique perspectives on politics, policy, identity, and more. READ FULL ARTICLE >
National Mall Gateway | A Monumental Difference: Student Advocacy and the Lincoln Memorial
Post | August 23, 2026
In the spring of 1989, a history teacher named John Calvin brought a group of students from Saguaro High School in Scottsdale, Arizona, to Washington, DC. They were there to attend a program with Close Up, an organization which gathers students from all over the country to experience how their government works. READ FULL ARTICLE […]
Hoover Institution | NextGen Roundtable: Decision 2026 Demonstrates the Promise of Deliberative Democracy
Post | July 21, 2026
Can young Americans engage across political differences with curiosity, respect, and a genuine willingness to learn? The inaugural NextGen Roundtable: Decision 2026 offered a compelling answer: yes. READ FULL ARTICLE >
Over 11 Years of Partnership and Thousands of BCPS Students and Educators Served!
Post | May 4, 2026
Students from 22 middle and high schools across the district departed early Monday morning as part of the annual “Rally to the Tally for New Floridians” trip, an initiative designed to immerse students in the workings of state and federal government. WATCH NEWS VIDEO AND READ FULL STORY>
Santa Maria High Close Up Club visits Washington DC, engages with government
Post | March 19, 2026
Ten students from the Santa Maria High School Close Up Washington D.C. Club recently returned from a week in the nation’s capital, where they recently participated in Close Up Washington D.C., a nationally recognized, non-partisan program that immerses students in civic education and the workings of the United States government. READ FULL ARTICLE > […]
From Multipartisanship to Skill Development, Civic Fellows Learn Lessons for Life
Post | November 17, 2025
“My time as a Fellow allowed me to realize that everyone has a passion of their own, and there is space for everyone to make a positive change in their community.” Every September, Close Up welcomes into its ranks a new class of Civic Fellows, a group of recent college graduates who spend the next nine months building experience […]
Poll: Young Americans See U.S. Civic Discourse as a Major Problem
Post | November 14, 2025
Young Americans highly value civic education and are actively looking for more of it, according to the results of the 2025 Sine Institute Poll, Reimagining Higher Education: Young Voices, New Visions, which was published on October 28. The poll, which was designed by the Sine Institute of Policy & Politics at American University, Close Up, Future Caucus, and AU’s Kogod School of Business, and based […]
Samoa News | Close Up Foundation members attend 12th Annual Summit in American Samoa
Post | November 5, 2025
The 12th Annual Close Up Summit opened with a blend of tradition, inspiration, and civic pride as Governor Pulaali”i Nikolao Pula joined a panel of guests and student delegates from high schools across the territory. Held at the Governor H. Rex Lee Auditorium, the summit was hosted in partnership with the American Samoa Department of […]
Topeka Capital-Journal | Topeka eighth-graders explored the American dream during a summer summit in D.C.
Post | August 10, 2025
What does the American dream mean to you? That’s what the American Enterprise Summit organizers asked Neako Lewis when he applied to visit Washington, D.C. To him, the American dream means taking on leadership and excellence, especially in sports. READ FULL ARTICLE >
Close Up Prepares to Celebrate America 250 in D.C. and Philadelphia
Post | July 15, 2025
In the spring and summer of 2026, Close Up is offering a powerful opportunity for students to experience American history where it happened, and to consider how they can help shape what comes next. To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Close Up’s America 250 Commemorative High School Program […]
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Sine Institute of Policy & Politics | The American Promise at 250: Young Americans on Identity, Values and the Future
Post | September 1, 2026
The Sine Institute is proud to present its 2026 poll of young Americans, “The American Promise at 250: Young Americans on Identity, Values and the Future.” This is the fifth annual Sine Institute survey focused on understanding young Americans’ unique perspectives on politics, policy, identity, and more. READ FULL ARTICLE >
National Mall Gateway | A Monumental Difference: Student Advocacy and the Lincoln Memorial
Post | August 23, 2026
In the spring of 1989, a history teacher named John Calvin brought a group of students from Saguaro High School in Scottsdale, Arizona, to Washington, DC. They were there to attend a program with Close Up, an organization which gathers students from all over the country to experience how their government works. READ FULL ARTICLE […]
Hoover Institution | NextGen Roundtable: Decision 2026 Demonstrates the Promise of Deliberative Democracy
Post | July 21, 2026
Can young Americans engage across political differences with curiosity, respect, and a genuine willingness to learn? The inaugural NextGen Roundtable: Decision 2026 offered a compelling answer: yes. READ FULL ARTICLE >
Over 11 Years of Partnership and Thousands of BCPS Students and Educators Served!
Post | May 4, 2026
Students from 22 middle and high schools across the district departed early Monday morning as part of the annual “Rally to the Tally for New Floridians” trip, an initiative designed to immerse students in the workings of state and federal government. WATCH NEWS VIDEO AND READ FULL STORY>
Santa Maria High Close Up Club visits Washington DC, engages with government
Post | March 19, 2026
Ten students from the Santa Maria High School Close Up Washington D.C. Club recently returned from a week in the nation’s capital, where they recently participated in Close Up Washington D.C., a nationally recognized, non-partisan program that immerses students in civic education and the workings of the United States government. READ FULL ARTICLE > […]
From Multipartisanship to Skill Development, Civic Fellows Learn Lessons for Life
Post | November 17, 2025
“My time as a Fellow allowed me to realize that everyone has a passion of their own, and there is space for everyone to make a positive change in their community.” Every September, Close Up welcomes into its ranks a new class of Civic Fellows, a group of recent college graduates who spend the next nine months building experience […]
Poll: Young Americans See U.S. Civic Discourse as a Major Problem
Post | November 14, 2025
Young Americans highly value civic education and are actively looking for more of it, according to the results of the 2025 Sine Institute Poll, Reimagining Higher Education: Young Voices, New Visions, which was published on October 28. The poll, which was designed by the Sine Institute of Policy & Politics at American University, Close Up, Future Caucus, and AU’s Kogod School of Business, and based […]
Samoa News | Close Up Foundation members attend 12th Annual Summit in American Samoa
Post | November 5, 2025
The 12th Annual Close Up Summit opened with a blend of tradition, inspiration, and civic pride as Governor Pulaali”i Nikolao Pula joined a panel of guests and student delegates from high schools across the territory. Held at the Governor H. Rex Lee Auditorium, the summit was hosted in partnership with the American Samoa Department of […]
Topeka Capital-Journal | Topeka eighth-graders explored the American dream during a summer summit in D.C.
Post | August 10, 2025
What does the American dream mean to you? That’s what the American Enterprise Summit organizers asked Neako Lewis when he applied to visit Washington, D.C. To him, the American dream means taking on leadership and excellence, especially in sports. READ FULL ARTICLE >
Close Up Prepares to Celebrate America 250 in D.C. and Philadelphia
Post | July 15, 2025
In the spring and summer of 2026, Close Up is offering a powerful opportunity for students to experience American history where it happened, and to consider how they can help shape what comes next. To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Close Up’s America 250 Commemorative High School Program […]
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