Build coalitions, launch public awareness campaigns, engage decision-makers, and present a capstone civic action project.

Identify a local community issue, analyze stakeholder perspectives and government jurisdiction, and craft a measurable policy proposal.

Evaluate news sources, editorials, artistic expressions, and digital campaigns to understand and influence public policy.

Master lateral reading, click restraint, and source credibility strategies to verify online claims.

Analyze constitutional rights, landmark Supreme Court decisions, grassroots legal strategies, and ongoing struggles for economic and civil equity.

Analyze congressional oversight of the District, the ongoing struggle for voting representation and statehood, and how local policymakers and residents navigate federal limits.