Smith: An involved citizenry strengthens community
InMaricopa What is community engagement? For some it is civic engagement, or active participation in your community, perhaps voting, volunteering or joining organizations. According to Thomas Ehrlich of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, “Civic engagement means working to make a difference in the civic life of our communities and developing the combination of knowledge, skill, values and motivation to make that difference.” In its simplest form, it means taking time to learn what’s happening in your community and being a good ambassador when conversing ...
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