Close Up programs help students and teachers engage with policy and media experts, advocacy and NGO leaders, and educational institutions to gain insights on history, government, and public policy. Either by collaborating with Close Up on our DC-based programs, creating a specialized program or serving students locally in their communities, our program partners help provide opportunities that help young people better understand and critically think about the important issues facing our democracy.
To learn how you can partner with Close Up please contact us at support@closeup.org.
The Close Up Foundation is the official education partner of A Starting Point (ASP). Close Up and ASP will launch a nationwide civic engagement initiative to enhance resources available to schools during virtual learning and help educate the next generation on pressing issues in hopes to increase participation in our democracy. Additionally, the platform will combine Close Up’s 50 years of experience and ASP’s mission to create connectivity and dialogue between students and their elected representatives.
Partnering with Congress
Connecting students with elected officials provides an opportunity for them to practice critical citizenship skills and discuss the important issues impacting their lives and communities. Each year, Close Up facilitates more than 1,100 meetings with their members of Congress for participants in our Washington-based programs. We are also proud to have the following current and former members of Congress as Close Up alumni:
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Partnership Programs
Close Up partners with a variety of organizations to conduct programs that inspire and empower young people to become engaged citizens. Through Close Up’s nonpartisan approach and expertise in designing effective middle and high school programs for students, we help our partners target special communities and constituents, explore specific policy issues, and invest in leadership opportunities for young people.
Featured Civic Education Partners
Close Up partners with several organizations to create opportunities and resources for civic education, to promote high quality civic learning, and to amplify our voices as committed advocates for civic education and social studies.