Perspectives on Public Policy (Fall 2024-Spring 2025)

Fall 2024 – Spring 2025

Perspectives on Public Policy

The Perspectives on Public Policy Journey offers a comprehensive overview of public policy and its role in addressing societal challenges with a focus on inequalities, public policy frameworks, design, analysis, and justification.

Learning Objectives

Journalistic Integrity

Develop a basic understanding of journalism and the ethical considerations around being a journalist

Understanding Public Policy

Identify the different types of public policies (e.g., regulatory, redistributive, distributive) and their impacts on various aspects of society.

Analyzing Policy Issues

Develop skills to research and analyze current societal challenges, such as poverty, climate change, and healthcare.

The Role of Advocacy and Public Opinion

Learn techniques for effectively writing persuasive pieces that can impact public policy, such as op-eds, policy briefs, and advocacy letters.

Ethical Considerations

Discuss the ethical implications of public policy writing, including the responsibility of writers to present accurate information and consider diverse perspectives.

Engagement with Policy Makers

Discuss how young writers can contribute to the policy debate and advocate for change in their communities.

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Deadline: January 15, 2025

As a mentee or mentor in the Perspectives on Public Policy Journey, you’ll have access to an online course designed to help you learn about public policy’s role in addressing societal challenges. You’ll be paired with a mentee or mentor for one full cycle, and you’ll meet with them at least twice each month. You’ll attend at least one community engagement experience a month.

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Cycle(s) Fall 2024 – Spring 2025
Time 3 hours per month
Areas of Focus Activism, Civics, Politics
Requirement Write and produce an Advocacy Short
Available Spots Per Cycle 20

Perspectives on Public Policy Courses

Public Policy and Advocacy Shorts

In this course, you’ll learn about public policy frameworks, design, analysis and Implementation. You’ll explore the foundations of federal policy and how contemporary changes have impacted government, and you’ll discuss the impact of social movements on government and vice versa.

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Perspectives on Public Policy Mentoring

As a mentee or mentor in the Perspectives on Public Policy Journey, you’ll be paired with a mentee or mentor for two full cycle, and you’ll meet with them at least twice each month.

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Perspectives on Public Policy Community Experiences

Mentees and mentors in the Perspectives on Public Policy Journey are required to attend monthly meetings. Additionally, they attend one community engagement per month, such as a Community Studios, College & Career Chats, Salon Experiences, and Affinity Group Meetings.

October 16, 6pm ET Orientation

December 14, 12-1:30pm ET Journey Meeting

January 25, 12-1:30pm ET Journey Meeting

March 15, 12-1:30pm ET Journey Meeting

April 26, 12-1:30pm ET Journey Meeting

May 3, 12-1:30pm ET Journey Meeting

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Public Policy 360 Adventure

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The Public Policy Journey is a part of the Public Policy 360 Adventure.

Journeys in the Public Policy 360 Adventure focus on the ways that writing and creating can impact public policy. It is designed for those who want to learn more about how to make change in technology, reproductive health, climate change and more. Learn more about the other Adventures offered at Girls Write Now below.

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