Unify America

Professor Emily Stacey from Rose State College integrates the Unify Challenge College Bowl into her American Federal Government curriculum as a mandatory component. She believes this hands-on experience not only aligns with the institution's learning goals but also seamlessly fits into her class schedule, providing valuable opportunities for her students to engage in meaningful dialogue and develop critical thinking skills. Interested in seeing how the Unify America Civic Gym programming can benefit your class? Schedule a quick call with our Partnerships Team, who can help you find the right fit for your class needs: https://hubs.li/Q02MYpz70 #UnifyAmerica #CivicGym #Curriculum #Pedagogy #LearningGoals #HigherEd #CivicSkills

Throughout this election season, universities across America are helping students find new ways to understand diverse perspectives and practice diving into thorny issues with someone who's different. In The Deep Dive, our latest intercollegiate addition to the Unify America Civic Gym, students practice active listening, analyze new information as it emerges, and collaborate with their partners to discuss a single hot-button American issue together. Students will choose from these three topics: - Gun Ownership & Gun Violence - Elections & the State of Our Democracy - Free Speech & Hate Speech Jump into the Deep Dive here: https://hubs.li/Q02MMCXy0

Unify America's Civic Gym programming helps students practice a range of civic muscles that are needed to thrive in a pluralistic society. Our latest experience, The Deep Dive, was designed specifically to strengthen active listening, critical thinking, self-evaluation, and collaborative problem-solving skills. Have you used Unify's programming to help your students achieve other learning goals? Let us know in the comments. Learn more about The Deep Dive: https://hubs.li/Q02MC9410

In 2023, the University of North Dakota tackled a big question: Can hot-button political issues become opportunities for civic learning? To explore this, they put the Unify Challenge College Bowl to the test. Curious about what they discovered? Read the full case study to find out: #UnifyChallenge #UniversityOfNorthDakota #CivicGym #CaseStudy #Civics

You've heard plenty from us about the Unify Challenge College Bowl, and don't worry, we'll continue sharing how educators can use this tool for experiential civic learning in their classrooms. But for now, let’s hear directly from the students who participated in Spring 2024. Register your class: https://hubs.li/Q02MgLxq0 #HigherEducation #TeachingTools #CivicSkills #UnifyChallengeCollegeBowl

With 205 colleges and universities participating in the Unify Challenge College Bowl, we've cultivated a highly diverse and representative group of students, representing differences across demographics and political ideology. These students have had the unique opportunity to discuss goals for America and strengthen their civic skills in critical thinking, empathetic listening, and respectful disagreement. Learn more about the Unify Challenge College Bowl: https://hubs.ly/Q02M4zgH0 #UnifyChallengeCollegeBowl #CivicGym #SkillBuilding #HigherEd #CivicSkills

Have you heard the buzz about the NEW Unify America activity designed to strengthen college students' civic skills? Read all about it in our most recent blog post that dives deep into The Deep Dive. https://lnkd.in/g7r3eyc3 #UnifyAmerica #College #CivicSkills #NewProgram

Civic skills like active listening, respectful disagreement, and collaborative problem-solving cut across disciplines and fields of study. Meet Delta College President Mike Gavin, who highlights why Unify's experiential learning programs can be a valuable addition for any educator. Ready to learn more or integrate on your campus? You can meet up with our Partnerships team here: https://hubs.li/Q02LPg1Y0 #UnifyAmerica #CivicSkills #ClassResources #HigherEd

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This may come as a surprise, but less than half of young Americans vote—even in presidential elections. And according to the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement, only 35% of youth feel supported to act on their political concerns, and less than 1 in 5 have heard from a political or community organization this year. Why does this matter? When young people aren't supported with the knowledge or practice they need to engage in our democracy, it impacts everything—from the policies that shape their futures to the representation they have in government. Civic education in collegiate classrooms isn't just a nice-to-have. It's essential for cultivating informed, active citizens who can critically evaluate issues, participate in meaningful dialogue, and contribute to the health of our democracy. See how our Unify team is working with hundreds of American colleges and universities to strengthen students' civic muscles: https://hubs.li/Q02LBNcy0 #CivicEducation #UnifyAmerica #CivicGym #UnifyChallengeCollegeBowl #TheDeepDive