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Close Up Foundation
Informing, inspiring, and empowering young people to exercise the rights of citizens in a democracy
About Close Up Foundation
Formed in 1971, Close Up is a nonprofit that exists to educate, inform, inspire and empower young people to exercise the rights and accept the responsibilities of citizens in democracy. We fulfill our mission with exciting, hands-on programs for students and teachers in Washington, DC. We use the city as a living classroom, giving students unique access to the people, processes and places that make up our nation’s capital. Our students are a diverse group – coming from every state and beyond and from all walks of life. Nearly 1 million students have graduated from our experiential programs. Countless more have participated on our TV show and used our textbook (Current Issues) and classroom resources to debate hot issues in classrooms nationwide.
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Signals from Close Up Foundation
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Presence & Recognition
Close Up Foundation announced the NextGen Roundtable decision for 2026.
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Presence & Recognition
Close Up Foundation students from across the U.S. territories got a Close Up look at the Big Apple during the New York City leg of their program.
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Partnerships
Close Up Foundation partnered with the Sine Institute of Policy and Politics at American University and Future Caucus on a new national poll exploring how young Americans view their country and their generation.
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Research & Knowledge
Close Up Foundation published its first Current Issues blog post exploring the effectiveness of school phone restrictions, enforcement, safety, and student rights written by Vice President of Academics Scot Wilson.
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Presence & Recognition
Close Up Foundation announced the NextGen Roundtable decision 2026.
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