by Herbert Adams Attorney | May 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
Much has been said of the generation of people born between 1978 and 2000, dubbed “the Millennials.” Memes abound on previous generations’ perceptions of Millennials as lazy, shallow, or technologically obsessed. On the other side, defenders of...
by Herbert Adams Attorney | Apr 15, 2018 | Civic Engagement, Herbert Adams Attorney
Technology giants like Google or Amazon offer very well recognized products such as search engines, software as well as an online marketplace where virtually anything can be purchased. But fewer people are aware of Civic Tech. Civic Tech, simply put, is technology...
by Herbert Adams Attorney | Apr 3, 2018 | Civic Engagement, Herbert Adams Attorney
Civic Tech versus GovTech… Is there a difference? The short answer is yes, and you should become aware of them. As the years have gone by, the terms Civic Tech and GovTech have become more widely used, and misused. When you look at the charts, it seems GovTech...
by Herbert Adams Attorney | Mar 30, 2018 | Civic Engagement, Herbert Adams Attorney
Alexander Hamilton may be the subject of the eponymous Broadway smash hit, but he’s so much more. The American statesman and Founding Father was an interpreter, among other things. Consider the many sides of the American political icon. Hamilton was a media...
by Herbert Adams Attorney | Mar 24, 2018 | Civic Engagement, Herbert Adams Attorney
There has been a dip in the practice of teaching civics, the effect of which can be seen when examining the classroom and beyond. Alternatively, there’s been a shift toward STEM education. A commitment to civic education isn’t merely an effort to encourage...
by Herbert Adams Attorney | Mar 1, 2018 | Civic Engagement, Herbert Adams Attorney
Democratic engagement and civic learning are essential to the balance and future of this nation. California’s students must know this well –as they’re being awarded for their commitment to civic learning. It’s necessary the educators continue to push...
by Herbert Adams Attorney | Feb 26, 2018 | Civic Engagement, Herbert Adams Attorney
“We the People of the United States” likely feel that we know quite a bit about the supreme law of the land. In fact, weren’t we introduced to its complex text at the tender age of six or seven? Also, haven’t we been introduced to ideas mentioned in the body of text,...
by Herbert Adams Attorney | Jan 23, 2018 | Civic Engagement, Herbert Adams Attorney
In many cases, for students, discussing civic duty is often framed in terms of the future, rather than what they can do right now. Early learning examples show that even at a young age, children can begin to understand the importance of their rights and...
by Herbert Adams Attorney | Dec 14, 2017 | Civic Engagement, Herbert Adams Attorney
Youth in America know very little about civics. Ask the average teen, and you’re more likely to be met with a shoulder shrug or apathy, rather than an in-depth response that speaks on the duties and rights belonging to every citizen. Due to suspected willful...
by Herbert Adams Attorney | Sep 25, 2017 | Civic Engagement, Herbert Adams Attorney
This center is an effort to inspire Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn and Old Fourth Ward to tap into their communities and help families build better lives through employment services, economic programs, educational achievement, child and family services, housing services, and...
