Why Oklahoma? By Scott Warren, CEO For the first six years of Generation Citizenâs programming, all of our sites were located on the coasts: Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, and California. We realized though, that if we were serious about proving that Action Civics could work anywhere, we needed to expand to more diverse geographies.… Continue reading Why Oklahoma?
Month: October 2017
Teachable Moments in Civics Class
Teachable Moments in Civics Class: Responding to Misguided Opinions and Declarations by Bonnie Mills, Manager of National Program Development and Partnerships âThe Electoral College isnât fair! Why would I vote if my vote might not count?!â As a former American Government and Politics teacher, I heard this sentiment from students often. Upon learning that the Electoral… Continue reading Teachable Moments in Civics Class
Learning about Democracy, One Phone Call at a Time
Learning about Democracy, One Phone Call at a Time: Why early experiences with civic engagement matter by Isa Ballard, Finance Manager I stumbled into my first substantive experience with civic engagement. I was a sophomore in college, it was my first presidential election as an eligible voter, and I wanted to get involved but I wasnât… Continue reading Learning about Democracy, One Phone Call at a Time
Whatâs This About A State Constitutional Convention?
A Lesson Package to Educate New Yorkâs Voters Young & Old about This Rare Automatic Ballot Question In just under a month New Yorkers will have a once every 20 year opportunity to decide whether to call a constitutional convention to review our New York State constitution. Despite how little time remains before this rare… Continue reading Whatâs This About A State Constitutional Convention?