Discussion board

Part 1: Drill down

For this discussion board assignment, please address the areas in bold, and respond to two other students by constructively commenting on their priority issues. For example, agree or disagree that their issue is a priority. Or, ask for clarification about the issue.

Background: Please watch the Citizen Power Introduction, Please read Chapters 1-2 of Power Civics; Please watch Power Civics Videos 1, 5-7

Key concepts: Citizen Power beyond the ballot; distinguishing local government from state/federal (should be specific to your school’s location)

● Complete pre-course survey (Most of you have done this. If no, please complete the survey.)

● Identify a priority issue that affects your own community and that local government might be able to address or solve○ Look at the National Solutions Sharing Platform in the Citizen Power Portal and the TCC Priority Issues list for ideas.○ Remember to “do the doable” and “drill down” to focus on a well-defined, manageable issue. Post two replies to your fellow classmates regarding the issue they picked. Don't be afraid to ask each other: what do you mean? What is it in particular about that issue that makes you passionate or angry?

● Find out what (if anything) your city/county/school district is already doing to address your priority issue. What can you compliment about their approach.