2013 HOUSE EDUCATION

HCR3015 2013 HOUSE STANDING COMMITTEE MINUTES

House Education Committee Pioneer Room, State Capitol

HCR 3015 January 28, 2013 17777

D Conference Committee

Committee Clerk Signature

Minutes:

Ch. Nathe: We will open the hearing on HCR 3015.

Rep. Don Vigesaa: Sponsor, support. This is a resolution that declares, Monday, February 11, 2013, as NO Close Up Day. We do this every session where the NO Close Up comes in to the State Capitol. We usually have an event on Sunday evening, that Legislators are invited to and meet with the kids and then they are all here on Monday and sit with us on the Floor. It's a great day for them. It is anticipated that nearly 100 students from across NO will participate this year. Close up has been around for quite a while. In fact, it started back in 1970 and it has served hundreds of thousands of youth throughout its mission to get the kids more involved in what the government is all about. The mission statement, some of the history of the organization and a message from the President (see attached).

Ch. Nathe: Thank you. Further testimony in support.

Bev Nielson, NO Council of Educational Leaders, and the State Coordinator for the Close-Up program: Support.

Ch. Nathe: Thank you. Further testimony in support. Testimony in opposition. We will close the hearing.

Rep. Rust: I move a Do Pass.

Rep. Heilman: Second the motion.

11 YES 0 NO 2 ABSENT DO PASS CARRIER: Rep. J. Kelsh ...... 3 Date: __1/_.;1._8' /_l __ _

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Representatives Yes No Representatives Yes No Chairman Mike Nathe ...,... Rep. Bob Hunskor

Rep. Mike Schatz 1./ Rep. Jerry Kelsh vA Rep. Joe Heilman v" Rep. Corey Mock

Rep. Brenda Heller ...... -- ReQ. Dennis Johnson ,/

Rep. Ben Koppelman ...... -

Rep. Lisa Meier v Rep. Karen Rohr ./ Rep. David Rust ,/ Rep. John Wall v

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REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE HCR 3015: Education Committee (Rep. Nathe, Chairman) recommends DO PASS (11 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT AND NOT VOTING). HCR 3015 was placed on the Eleventh order on the calendar.

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HCR 3015 2013 SENATE STANDING COMMITTEE MINUTES

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Explanation or reason for introductio

A concurrent resolution declaring Monday, February 11, 2013, "North Dakota Close-Up Day"

Minutes: You may make reference to •attached testimony."

Chairman Flakoll opened the hearing on HCR 3015

Representative Don Vigesa District 23: I am here to introduce HCR 3015 (Written Testimony #1 attached)

Chairman Flakoll: How many schools are represented?

Representative Don Vigesa District 23: 14 schools

Senator Heckaman: We had YCLA when I was in rural elementary school. Young Citizens League of America and we studied government.

Bev Nielson NDCL, Coordinator of State Close up Program: This year the students are doing the Legislative branch. They are choosing a DUI bill. They will be observing hearings on Monday and doing a mock hearing on Tuesday morning. We have 14 schools and 90 students and educators. Close up is not actually an organization like Senator Heckerman's. It would be wonderful if it were. It is actually an event. We send the notification to all of the High School Social Studies teachers in the state. A lot of the larger schools go to National Close Up.

Senator Luick: Is the Smithsonian group similar to Close Up? We used to be involved with close up but two years ago we switched to Smithsonian and every other year the kids go to DC to tour.

Bev Nielson NDCL, Coordinator of State Close up Program: I am not familiar with that.

Chairman Flakoll: What ages are we looking at? Is it public and private?

Bev Nielson NDCL, Coordinator of State Close up Program: Grades 9-12. I didn't notice any private schools involved but the social studies teachers get the invites still. Senate Education Committee HCR 3015 2-4-13 Page 2

Bev Nielson NDCL, Coordinator of State Close up Program: Grades 9-12. I didn't notice any private schools involved but the social studies teachers get the invites still.

Chairman Flakoll: Are homeschoolers participating?

Bev Nielson NDCL, Coordinator of State Close up Program: I don't think so but I don't know.

Chairman Flakoll: Who pays the expenses?

Bev Nielson NDCL, Coordinator of State Close up Program: We get a small appropriation and that goes through the Lead center for NDCL to coordinate. National Close Up gives a grant from 2-3 thousand dollars. The Tesoro foundation gives a grant between two and three thousand dollars as well. The schools enroll for $120 per school. The registration fee for those who attend is $145 which covers the meals and hotel.

Chairman Flakoll: Does anyone wish to testify in opposition to HCR 3015?

Chairman Flakoll: Closed hearing on HCR 3015

Vice Chairman Schaible: Move a do pass on HCR 3015

Senator Marcellais: Second

A roll call vote taken for a do pass on HCR 3015: 6 yeas, 0 neas, 0 absent. Date: �- Ll -( 3 Roll Call Vote #: I · 2013 SENATE STANDING COMMITTEE ROLL CALL VOTES BILL/RESOLUTION NO.

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REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE HCR 3015: Education Committee (Sen. Flakoll, Chairman) recommends DO PASS (6 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT AND NOT VOTING). HCR 3015 was placed on the Fourteenth order on the calendar.

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MISSION Close Up informs, inspires, and empowers young people to exercise the rights and accept the responsibilities of citizens in a democracy.

We believe that a strong democracy requires active and informed participation by all citizens; therefore we seek to reach participants of every race, creed, geographical community, socio-economic level, and academic standing. To carry out our mission, we partner with educators, schools, and youth organizations throughout the country to help young people develop the skills and attitudes to become informed and engaged citizens. Since 1971, over 740,000 participants have participated in Close Up programs.

WHY CLOSE UP PROGRAMS TEACHERS STUDENTS PARENTS CURRICULUM PARTNERSHIP DONORS

Mission High School Professional Development Preparing for Program High School Current Issues Curriculum Make a Donation Methodology and Washington, D. C. High School Alumni Middle School Methodology Sponsors Why Close Up Instruction D.C. & New York Middle School High School Safety, Security & Medical & Instruction Congressional Partners Board and Officers D.C. & Williamsburg Register Your School Middle School Program Preparation Sample Lesson Become a Partner President's Message Customize Current Issues College Credit College Credit News & Civic Ed Alumni History New Americans Program Refer a Teacher FAQs FAQs Common Core Testimonials Pacific Basin Program College Credit High School Join Our Mission FAQs FAOs Middle School

Middle School Washington. D.C. D.C & New York D.C. & Williamsburg D.C. & Philadelphia D.C. & Gettysburg New Americans Program

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PRESIDENT'S MESSSAGE Every year, thousands of students and teachers from schools nationwide attend our civic ed programs in Washington to get a "close up" view of government and experience democracy in action. Under our guidance. they complete a demanding but fun series of modules and learn that their voices

• matter in solving today's issues. Students dialog with lawmakers, media, and fellow students- using our nation's capital as a living classroom. They return to their communities inspired to engage as citizens and to help make the world a better place.

For four decades, we have inspired students from all walks of life to become informed and active citizens. Every person in the Close Up family is dedicated to this noble purpose. This includes our staff, our Boards, our national network of dedicated teachers. our 740,000 alumni, and our partners and funders such as the U.S. Congress, the Department of Education, the Department of Interior, the Freedom Forum, C-SPAN, the Cen\er on Congress and Bank of America.

Our students and teachers are a diverse group - coming from every state and territory and several other countries. They hail from a variety of ethnic, cultural, racial and economic backgrounds. This diversity greatly enhances the learning that takes place on our programs.

For democracy to flourish, all young people must learn why and how to engage as citizens. Thus, we serve students regardless of background, ability to pay, grade point average and leadership potential. To achieve this. we offer an array of programs that complement what is taught in schools plus a student-centric teaching method that has broad appeal. 'What an amazing city! I think We also nurture partnerships with private and public institutions (e.g., Congress) that fund scholarships. And, we deeply this week renewed my passion appreciate the efforts of dedicated teachers, parents and students who fundraise annually so that their schools can for civic education." participate with us. - Joe, Teacher, CA Completing a Close Up program is the experience of a lifetime. I should know. having participated on the first program in 1971. It changed my life, setting me on a course that took me from a presidential campaign to the White House, to law school, to work in legislative affairs as an attorney, and then as an executive for a Fortune 500 company. Now, I've come full circle back to Close Up to ensure that new generations of young people have the same opportunity I did.

I encourage you to attend Close Up this year and be part of democracy in action. Thousands of teachers and students such as yourselves will be here, many of whom will "live and learn'' with you on program. I'm confident you will find this to be an experience of a lifetime.

warm regards, Timothy S. Davis Close Up Alum '71

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Middle School Washington, D.C. D.C. & New York D.C. & Williamsburg D.C. & Philadelphia D.C. & Gettysburg New Americans Program

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CLOSE UP HISTORY 41 Years of Inspiring, Empowering and Engaging Students and Educators -�-:�'C--

Close Up's mission - informing, inspiring, and empowering young people to exercise the rights and accept the responsibilities of citizens in a democracy - is deeply rooted in Close Up's unique history and founding. During the late 1960's, Close Up founder Steve Janger brought high school students from around the country to Europe in order to study foreign governments. However, as events in the United States and the rest of the world unfolded. Janger began to see a growing cynicism surrounding American government and policies. Dedicated to student travel but determining there was a need for students to gain a better understanding of their own government: Janger founded the Close Up Foundation in 1971. \Mlile there were other programs available at the time that catered solely to high-achieving students, Janger understood the need to involve all students in the democratic process through current issue debates, collaborative learning, and the development of citizenship skills. For over 41 years, Close Up has strived to fulfill that mission and the goals of its founder by inspiring, empowering, and engaging young people and educators from across the United States and the world.

1970/1971 Close Up's first program year is a small but successful one. The Washington High School Program begins with 554 students from Oklahoma, Texas and Florida.

1971/1972 Allen J. Ellender Fellowship Program approved by Congress. Louisiana and Georgia join program.

1973/1974 Close Up produces its first video for classroom use.

1975 Close Up launches first program for hearing-impaired students. "It seems so cliche to say, but Close Up is life changing for 1975/1976 Close Up welcomes the 10,000th participant on program, and the first edition of Current Issues is published. both students and teachers. In President Gerald Ford speaks to Close Up students. my 28 years of teaching I feel 1977/1978 Close Up begins its parallel teacher program, providing teachers with the opportunity to gain valuable Close Up has been my professional development in Washington D.C. Visually-impaired students take part in program for the first time. Twenty­ greatest experience. I have six states are now represented on program. seen it change hundreds of students' lives and has given 1978/1979 First Close Up on C-SPAN show is produced. them opportunities you can 1979/1980 First international students participate in Close Up to learn about United States government and foreign only experience on Close Up." policy. -Jon. Teacher, GA 1980/1981 First Close Up alumni groups begin to form around the country.

1981/1982 Close Up Television wins an ACE Award, the cable industry's highest award. and a Silver Award from the International Film and Video Festival. First Washington Notebook published for student use on program.

1983/1984 Close Up partners with the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation to launch the first Washington and Williamsburg High School Program to help students better understand the roots of American democracy. President Ronald Reagan speaks to Close Up students. First students from the Pacific Islands participate on the Close Up program from American Samoa.

1984/1985 Department of Defense Dependent Schools begin participating on program with students from Panama and Guantanamo Bay. Students from Puerto Rico participate on the Close Up program for the first time.

1985/1986 The Close Up Program reaches students from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico. U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam and the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands.

1986/1987 First Close Up Pacific Basin Program runs in Honolulu to help students and teachers explore and analyze key economic, environmental, security and diplomatic issues in the Asia-Pacific region. Close Up partners with the Bureau of Indian Education to bring students from BIE schools on program for the first time.

1987/1988 Recently immigrated students participate in Close Up's first Program for New Americans (PNA). The PNA program features a unique curriculum designed to help students understand the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in their new country.

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1988/1989 Over 2,000 students and teachers participate on the first Close Up Inauguration Program - witnessing President-elect George Bush and Vice President-elect Dan Quayle take the oath of office. This is the largest single Close Up program to date.

1989/1990 President Bush meets with Close Up students at the White House for a televised question and answer session. Close Up conducts first American Indian residential program "Navajo Nation Close Up" in Window Rock, Arizona.

199011991 Close Up students participate in the first Close Up U.S.S.R. program. Close Up television is awarded the Media and Methods Excellence in Education Award for Democracy and Rights: One Citizen's Challenge narrated by Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.

1991/1992 Close Up partners with the Constitutional Rights Foundation to produce curriculum for Active Citizenship Today (ACT), a service learning program that brings schools and communities together to help get more young people civically involved locally, regionally, and nationally.

1992/1993 First Close Up program for middle school students. This new middle school civic education program focuses on U.S. History to meet the curricular needs of students at a pivotal age for their development of civic awareness.

1993/1994 Close Up partners with the State Department to conduct programming for students from the former Soviet Union to teach them about the underpinnings of democracy and civil society. Close Up publishes Citizenship in Balance textbook, which examines the rights and responsibilities of Native Americans as dual citizens.

1995/1996 Close Up celebrates the 400,000th participant on program. Two Close Up alumni are elected as members of Congress- U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu from Louisiana and U.S. Congressman Adam Smith from Washington.

1996/1997 Close Up partners with American Express for the First Vote initiative. First Vote provides voter registration and education to students and teachers. Close Up and C-SPAN partner with the new Newseum for show production. Close Up begins a partnership with United South and Eastem Tribes (USET) to provide programming to students from USET tribes.

1998/1999 President Bill Clinton addresses Close Up students. Close Up produces Profiles of Freedom: A Living Bill of Rights fundedby the Pew Charitable Trust and earns an American Bar Association Silver Gavel Award.

2000/2001 Close Up launches a major program benefitting the District of Columbia Public Schools with 200 students enrolling in the first year. Close Up begins a partnership with the Freedom Forum focusing on aspiring high school journalism students and conducts its largest Washington program to date with 4,500 participants during the Inauguration of George W. Bush.

200112002 Close Up launches the first Great American Cities Program for students in select communities. Participating students are asked to complete Community Action Initiatives that range from gaining representation on their school boards to conducting traffic safety seminars at their school. Over 500,000 participants have been on Close Up to date.

2004/2005 Close Up partners with the Department of State to conduct programming for students from the Middle East on Democracy and Civil Society. Students meet with President George W. Bush in the Rose Garden of the White House. Close Up founder and CEO, Steve Janger, retires from Close Up. Tim Davis, 1971 Close Up alum, is appointed as new CEO on 7/1/2005.

2006/2007 Close Up begins programming in New York City for high school students with a new curriculum focusing on immigration issues, foreign affairs and the economy. Close Up begins programming for middle school students in Philadelphia using the National Constitution Center and Independence Park as springboards for discussing America's founding ideals and history.

2008/2009 Close Up begins a partnership with the National Indian Education Association to provide programming to students from tribes around the country. On program in November 2008, students participate in a Mock Election and hours later watch history take place as the nation elects the first African-American president. Over 3,000 participants witness history again in January at the Inauguration of President Barack Obama.

2010/2011 Close Up continues to support students from military families with a new program "Operation Next Generation" sponsored by Deloitte. Students take part in the Washington High School program and attend a Pentagon Panel seminar. Close Up marks participation of over 740,000 students and teachers on its programs and celebrates 40 years of civic education each week with teachers and partners at its new office location.

2011/2012 Close Up continues to expand its customized programming by welcoming over 700 participants from Boys and Girls Clubs of America to Washington, DC. Students on Close Up's Program for New Americans have the opportunity to hear from Dr. Lisa Ramirez, National Director for Migrant Education.

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MISSION Close Up informs, inspires, and empowers young people to exercise the rights and accept the responsibilities of citizens in a democracy.

We believe that a strong democracy requires active and informed participation by all citizens; therefore we seek to reach participants of every race. creed, geographical community, socio-economic level, and academic standing. To carry out our mission, we pattner with educators, schools, and youth organizations throughout the country to help young people develop the skills and attitudes to become informed and engaged citizens. Since 1971, over 740,000 participants have participated in Close Up programs.

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Mission High School Profess tonal Development Preparin,, for Program Higl1 School Current Issues Curriculum Make a Donation Methodology and Wasl11nglon, D. C. High School Alumni Middle School Mettlodology Sponsors \IVhy Close Up lnsttuction DC & New York Middle School High Sct1oo1 Safety, Securlly & Medical & Instruction Congressional Partners Board and Officers D.C. f, W1lha.nsburg Register Your School Middle School Program Preparation Sample Lesson Become >l Partner President's Message Customize Current Issues Colleg�> Grertit College Credit News & Civic Ed Alumni History New Americans Program Refer a Teacher FAOs FAOs Common Core Tesltmonlals Pacific Basin Program College Credit Htgll School Join Our Mission FAQs FAQs Middle School

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PRESIDENT'S MESSSAGE Every year. thousands of students and teachers from schools nationwide l' ! attend our civic ed programs in Washington to get a "close up" view of government and experience democracy in action. Under our guidance. they complete a demanding but fun series of modules and learn that their voices matter in solving today's issues. Students dialog with lawmakers, media, and fellow students- using our nation's capital as a living classroom. They return to their communities inspired to engage as citizens and to help make the world a better place.

For four decades, we have inspired students from all walks of life to become informed and active citizens. Every person in the Close Up family is dedicated to this noble purpose. This includes our staff, our Boards, our national network of dedicated teachers. our 740,000 alumni. and our partners and funders such as the U.S, Congress, the Department of Education, the Department of Interior, the Freedom Forum, C-SPAN, the Center on Congress and Bank of America.

Our students and teachers are a diverse group- coming from every state and territory and several other countries. They hail from a variety of ethnic, cultural, racial and economic backgrounds. This diversity greatly enhances the learning that takes place on our programs.

For democracy to flourish, all young people must learn why and how to engage as citizens. Thus, we serve students regardless of background, ability to pay, grade point average and leadership potential. To achieve this, we offer an array of programs that complement what is taught in schools plus a student-centric teaching method that has broad appeal. "What an amazing city! I think We also nurture partnerships with private and public institutions (e.g., Congress) that fund scholarships. And, we deeply this week renewed my passion appreciate the efforts of dedicated teachers, parents and students who fundraise annually so that their schools can for civic education." participate with us. -Joe, Teacher, CA Completing a Close Up program is the experience of a lifetime. I should know, having participated on the first program in 1971. It changed my life, setting me on a course that took me from a presidential campaign to the White House, to law school, to work in legislative affairs as an attorney, and then as an executive for a Fortune 500 company. Now, I've come full circle back to Close Up to ensure that new generations of young people have the same opportunity I did.

I encourage you to attend Close Up this year and be part of democracy in action. Thousands of teachers and students such as yourselves will be here. many of whom will "live and learn" with you on program. I'm confident you will find this to be an experience of a lifetime.

Warm regards, Timothy S. Davis Close Up Alum '71

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Mission High School Professional Development Preparing for Program High School Current Issues Curriculum Make a Donation Methodology and Washington, D. C. High School Alumni Middle School Methodology Sponsors Wny Close Up Instruction D.C. & New York Middle School High School Safety, Security & Medical & Instruction Congressional Partners Board and Officers D.C. & Williamsburg Register Your School Middle School Program Preparation Sample Lesson Become a Partner President's Message Customize Current Issues College Credit College Credit News & Civic Ed Alumni History New Americans Program Refer a Teacher FAQs FAQs Common Core Testimonials Pacific Basin Program College Credit High School Join Our Mission FAQs FAQs Middle School

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41 Yeors of Inspiring, Empowering and Engaging Students and Educators

Close Up's m1ssion - 1nformmg, msp1nng, and empowering young people to exercise the nghts ancl accept the responsibilities of citizens in a clemocracy- is deeply rootecl in Close Up's unique h1story and founding During tile late 1960 s. Close Up founder Steve Janger brought h1gh school students from around the counlfyto Europem orcler to study foreJQn governments However as events in the Umted States and the restof the world unfolded. Janger began to see a grow1ng cyn1cism surrounding Amencan government and poliCies Dedicated to student travel but determining there was a need for stuclents to gain a better understanding of their own government Jange1 founded the Close Up Foundation in 1971 1/Vhile there were other programs available at the time that catered solely to h1gh-ach1eving students. Janger understood the need to 1nvolve all students ul the democrabc process through current 1ssue debates. collaboratiVe 1earn1ng, and the developme nt of Citzi enship skills For over 41 years, Close Up has strived to fulfill that m1SS1on and the

goals of 1ts founder by msplling, empowenng, and engaging young people and educators from across the United States and the world

1970/1971 Close Up's hrst program year 1s a small but successful one. The washington lhgh School Program begu1s wilh 554 students from Oklahoma. Texas and Flonda.

1971/1972 Allen J. Ellender Fellowshtp Program approved by Congress Lou1s1ana and Georgta JOin program.

19731197 4 Close Up produces 1ts first V1deofor cl assroom use.

1975 Close Up launches first program for hearing-impa1red students. "II seems so cl1cM to say. but Close Up is life changing for 1975/1976 Close Up welcomes the 10.000th part1c1pant on program, and the flfst ed1tion of Cun�nllssues IS published both students and teachers In Prestdent Gerald FOld speaks to Close Up students my ?.8 years of teaching 1 feel 1977/1978 Close Up bcgms its parallel teacJ1er program, prov1ding teachers with the opportunity to gAin valuable Close Up has been my professional development in Washington D.C Visually-impaired students take pari in program for the first tune Twenty· greatest expenence I have s1x states are now represented on program seen 11 change hundreds of students lives and has g1ven 1978/1979 r1rst Close Up on C-SPAN show 1s produced them opportuntt1es you can 1979/1980 First mtematlonal students pMicipate in Close Up to learn about United States government ano fore1gn only experience on Close Up" policy -Jon.Teacher, GA

1980/1981 Flfst Close Up alumni groups oeg1n to fonn around the country.

1981/1982 Close Up TeleviSIOn w1ns an ACE Award. the cable U\dust1y's h1ghest award. and a Silver Award from tile lnternat1onal Film and V1deo Fest1va1 F1rst Wash1ngton Notebook published lor student use on program

1983/1984 Close Up partners wrth the Colonial 'Mthamsburg Foundallon tol aunch \he first Washington and 'Mihamsburg H1gh School Program to help students better understand the roots of Amencan democracy President Ronald Reagan speaks to Close Up st(ldents First students from the Pacific Islands part1c1patc on the Close Up program from American Samoa

198411985 Department or Defense Dependent Schools begm par\ICipallng on program wr\h students lrom Panama and Guantanamo Bay. Students from Puerto R1co participate on the Close Up prog1am tor the f�rst ume.

1985/1986 The Close Up Program reaches students from all 50 stales. the D1stnct ofC olumbta, Puerto Rrco US V1rg1n Islands Amencan Samoa Guam and the Commonwealth of NorthemManana Islands.

1986/1987 Flfsl Close Up f'iiCific Basm Program runs in Honolulu to help students and teachers explore and analyze key econom1c. cnvlfonmental. secunly and dtplomahc ISSues 111 the Asia-Pacif1c reg1on Close Up partners w1lll tile Bureau of Indian Educat1on to bring students from BIE schools on program for the first time

1987/1988 Recently 1mm1grated students part1etpate Ill Close Up's flfst Program for New Amencans (PNA) The PNA program features a un1que curnculum des1gned to help students understand the nghts and responsiblhhes of cihzenship in the1r new country

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1988/1989 Over 2,000 students and teachers par\tCipate on t11e ftrst Close Up Inauguration Program - Wttnesstng Prestdcnt-etect George Bush and Vice Ptesident-etect Dan Quayle take the oAth or office This ts the largest stngle ClosE' Up program to date

1989/1990 President Bush meets wtlh Close Up students at ltte Vllhtte llouse lor a televtsed queslton and answer

sesstOtl Close Up conducts rust Amencan Indian residential ptogram " Navajo Natton Close Up" 111 Wtndow Hock, Arizona

199011991 Close Up students parttctpate ttl the first Close Up U S S.R program. Close Up tetevtston is awarded the Medta and Methods Excellence in Educatton Award for Democracy and R1g1Jts: Ono Cit1zen's Challenge narrated by

Supreme Court Justtce Sandra Day O 'Co nnor

1991/1992 Close Up partners wrth the Conshtuttonat Rtghts roundation to produce cwriculum for Acttve Ctttzenshtp Today (ACT). a servtce tearn111g program illat brings schools and communtltes together to help get more young people crvtcally tnvotved locally. regtonally and nattonally.

199211993 First Close Up program for mtddle school students Thts new mtddle school CIVIC educahon program focuses on u S. History to meet the curncular needs of students at a pivotal age for their development of ctvtc awareness

1993/1994 Close Up partners with the State Department to conduct programmtng for students from the former Soviet Umon to teach them about the underptnntngs of democracy and Civil society Close Up publishes Cittzenshtp tn Balance textbook. whtch examines the nghts and rosponstbiltltes of Nahve Amencans os dual Ctltwns.

1995/1996 Close Up celebrates the 400,000\h parttctpanl on program TwoClose Up alumnt are elected as members of

Congress - uS Senator Mary Landneu from Loutstana and U.S Congressman Adam Smtih from Washtngton

1996/1997 Close Up partners with Amencan Express for the Ftrst Vote Initiative. First Vole provides voter regtstration and education to students and teachers Close Up and C-SPAN partner w1th the new Newseum for show production Close Up begms a partnershtp wtth Untied South and Eastern Tnbes (USET) to provide programmtng to students from USET tnbes.

199811999 President Bill Clinton addresses Close Up students Close Up produces Profiles of Freedom· A L1vmg Billof Rights funded by 111e Pew Chantable Trust and earns an Amertcan Bar AssoctatJOn Silver Gavel Award

200012001 Close Up launches a major program benefitltng the Dtslrict of Columbia Public Schools with 200 stu

2001/2002 Close Up launches the first Great Amencan Ci�es Program for students in select communities Parhcipating students are asked lo complete Communtty Action tnttiatives that range from gatnlllQ representahon on thetr school boards to conduchng traffic safety sem1nars at thetr school. Over 500,000 partlctpants have been on Close Up to date

2004/2005 Close Up partners w1U1 the Department of State to conduct programming for students from 111e Middle East on DeiTlOC(acy and Ctvil Society Students meet wtth President George W Bush tn the Rose Garden or the INhrte House. Close Up founder and CEO. Steve Janger retires from Close Up Ttm Dav1s. 1971 Close Up alum, tS appotnted as new CEO on 711/2005.

2006/2007 Close Up begtns programmtng 111 New York Ctly for htgh school students With a new curnculum focustng on immigratiOn issues. roretgn afl

200812009 Close Up begtns a partnershtp with the NatiOnal lndtan Educatton AssoClalton to provtde programmtng to students lrom tnbes around the country. On program 111 November 2008, students participate in a Mock Etect1on and

hours later watch htstory take place as the nation elects the tlfst African.Arnerican prestdent. Over 3,000 parttctpants wrtness htstory agatn 1n January at the lnaugurahon of President Barack Obama

201012011 Close Up conln1ues to support students from rrulltary famthes with a new program ·operuhon Next Generatton" sponsored by Deloilte. Students take part in the Washmgton I \lgh School program and attend a Pentagon Panell>Ctntnar Close Up marks partiopabon of over 740,000 students and teachers on tls programs and celebrates 40 years of Civic educat1011 each week With teachers and partners al tls new offtce locatton.

2011/2012 Close Up continues to expand tis customized programming by welcoming over 700 par\lctpants from Boys

and Gtrls Clubs of Amenca to washmgton. DC Students on Close Up's Program for New Amencans have the opportumty to hear from Dr. Ltsa Ramtrez. NatiOnal D11ector for Mtgrant Educahon

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