Every few weeks, GC picks out a selection of articles that are relevant to our work and to the civics education space as a whole. We at GC love to expand our learning in every aspect of what we do, and we hope you enjoy our selections! Study: 60 Percent of Rural Millennials Lack… Continue reading What We’re Reading
Month: March 2017
Mapping the civics education policy landscape
Noise around civics education has increased since the 2016 election. There is widespread recognition by educators and policymakers alike that the subject must be reemphasized and revitalized. Concurrently, we at Generation Citizen have been getting our feet wet in policy, considering how we can influence state-level policy that will support, promote, and require effective civics… Continue reading Mapping the civics education policy landscape
Vote16 on Ozy: To Bridge the Political Divide, Let Minors Vote
āOur political challenges may seem insurmountable. But letās remember that in addition to building bridges across the aisle, we need on-ramps to participation.ā This piece tells the story of one of Takoma Parkās first under-18 voters, and argues that extending voting rights to more 16- and 17-year-olds can help reinvigorate our democracy. Read more on… Continue reading Vote16 on Ozy: To Bridge the Political Divide, Let Minors Vote
San Diego Union-Tribune: Is todayās political engagement a fad or the new reality?
In the midst of a time of seemingly heightened political engagement across the country, a record low number of citizens turned out to vote in Los Angelesā local election. Generation Citizen co-founder and CEO Scott Warren reflects in this op-ed, published in The San Diego Union-Tribune. How do we reconcile the fact that millions of… Continue reading San Diego Union-Tribune: Is todayās political engagement a fad or the new reality?
Yasmine Mahdavi: GIRLS AND WOMEN HAVE THE RIGHT TO THINK FREELY AND TO ACT ACCORDINGLY
Yasmine Mahdavi, Generation Citizen’s Measurement and Evaluation Fellow, respondsĀ to a recent opinion pieceĀ published in the Wall Street Journal. Ideally, girls and women should have the freedom to advocate for themselves and others in any way they choose. But, when we dictate or ideologically critique the way in which they choose to express themselves we… Continue reading Yasmine Mahdavi: GIRLS AND WOMEN HAVE THE RIGHT TO THINK FREELY AND TO ACT ACCORDINGLY
What We’re Reading
Every few weeks, GC picks out a selection of articles that are relevant to our work and to the civics education space as a whole. We at GC love to expand our learning in every aspect of what we do, and we hope you enjoy our selections! A Great New Accidental Renaissance. The New… Continue reading What We’re Reading
Generation Citizen Providence Students Lobby to Prevent Youth Smoking
“This bill helps raise the age of tobacco buying, from 18 to 21. Why? Have you ever walked down a street and noticed how many people are actually smoking? As a child, people donāt think my opinion matters, but it doesā¦ If you vote to raise the age, then I donāt have to worry.” -Generation… Continue reading Generation Citizen Providence Students Lobby to Prevent Youth Smoking
Civic Talk: Youth Taking Action
Civic Talk is an ongoing blog series from Generation Citizen where we offer our perspectives on political, cultural, and global news through the lens of civic action and education, and share the articles and resources that have helped to shape our understanding. Political fever continues to run high as we move past the early months… Continue reading Civic Talk: Youth Taking Action