In an effort to provide local students a safe space to think about the critical needs of their communities and create their own solutions, CEP offered “CLAP (The Civic Leadership Ambassador Program)” during SY2020-2021. The program was uniquely designed for youth who are determined to make a difference in their communities. Despite the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, students have successfully identified community concerns, researched root causes and potential solutions, and actively sought out resolutions.
CEP Presents at the NCSS Advancing Social Justice Conference - December 2020
CEP presented on the intersectionality of SEL and inquiry-based Civics learning at the 2020 National Social Studies Standards “Advancing Social Justice Conference.”
CEP Hosts Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway
CEP partnered with D.C. Central Kitchen, OUR TIN, and SOCKS to host a Thanksgiving meal giveaway for families in Ward 8.
CEP in the News: "D.C. Youths Embrace the Electoral Process" | The Washington Informer
CEP’s efforts to empower youth as active citizens was covered in the Washington Informer newspaper article “D.C. Youths Embrace the Electoral Process” by Sam P. K. Collins. Check out the full article here.
CEP x UN75 2020 International Youth Panel
In honor of the United Nation’s 75th anniversary, the Community Enrichment Project and UN75 are highlighting youth from around the world during the CEP x UN75 International Youth Panel. You came together to discuss how the are “Shaping our Future Together.”
CEP Youth Debate: Investing and Divesting in Public Police Departments
CEP hosted a a Youth Debate on the #DefundMPD movement with trained young debaters from our renowned partnering organization, the Washington Urban Debate League.
