Established in 1971, Close Up is a nonprofit, nonpartisan civic education organization dedicated to helping students develop the knowledge and skills they need to become informed, active, and engaged citizens. Each year, through experiential programs, virtual programs, professional development for educators, and curriculum and classroom resource design, Close Up helps thousands of students and teachers across the country engage in civil discourse and take informed action in their communities.
The Malone Schools Online Network (MSON) provides motivated, upper-level students at participating Malone Schools with a variety of academically challenging courses beyond what would normally be available to them. These interactive seminars bring together, in real time, dedicated teachers and students from across the United States. MSON combines the best of independent school education with the latest in video conferencing technology to chart new territory in online learning.
