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Annual Theme & Application<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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2026-2027 Annual Theme<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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The 2026-2027 Red, White & Blue Schools theme is From Passion to Participation<\/em>! <\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

This year\u2019s theme invites all learners to explore the issues they care about most and discover how those passions can inspire real civic action. When learners connect their interests with community needs, they begin to understand how participation\u2014big or small\u2014shapes the world around them. From Passion to Participation<\/em>\u00a0encourages students to investigate, discuss, and take meaningful steps toward improving their classroom, school, neighborhood, or state.<\/p>\n

We will hold a webinar in fall 2026 to kick off this year’s Red, White & Blue Schools program and to share more information about the theme.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Schools may begin participating at any point during the school year. Applications for the 2027 cycle are due on Friday, April 30th, 2027!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Ready to turn your students’ passion into participation? Sign up for our email list<\/a> so you don’t miss the webinar announcement!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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RWB Schools Handbook<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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2026-2027 Rubric<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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2026-2027 Application<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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*A Gmail address is required to complete this form. If you don’t have one, click “Download the Questions” to get a Word version and email your completed application to info@rwbschools.org<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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