The Future of Higher Education Is Social Impact
How can we transform the university research enterprise to enhance its social impact?
Civic Engagement - Most Popular
Social innovations that enrich society and enhance democratic participation (more)
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Road Map to a New World
In New Power, Jeremy Heimans and Henry Timms argue that power and influence are being driven by a new participatory and peer-driven paradigm.
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Winning Hearts and Minds
The road to social change begins with personal connection and human emotion, Leslie Crutchfield writes in How Change Happens.
A Crack Opens in the False Narrative on Gun Violence
The youth movement against gun violence in America opens doors to a more constructive narrative that advances both gun violence prevention and the promotion of mental health.
Civic Participation Begins in Schools
Fostering a robust democracy in America requires that we create a truly democratic school culture.
Building Democratic Infrastructure
Models and policy recommendations for boosting civic engagement and fortifying American democracy.
Six SSIR Articles for International Women’s Day
A reading list of some of our favorite articles on women, girls, and gender equality.
Using Human-Centered Design to Advance Civic Engagement in Nonprofits
Civic engagement efforts in the United States are becoming a renewed priority for nonprofits, but they can seem like a strain. Human-centered design can help.
The Civic Science Imperative
Philanthropy has a vital role to play in building a culture of “civic science,” in which scientists take active roles as citizens and citizens engage with scientific research. | Open access to this article made possible by the Rita Allen Foundation
Digital Natives Collect Community Needs
Humanitas AI has created a smartphone app to enable young people to coordinate social projects.