Can Introverts Be Advocates? Making space for quiet, reflective types in ActionĀ Civics By Caitlin Paul, Director of Programming, Bay Area These are the words that typically come to mind when we talk about great political change-makers, leaders who make their voices heard and accomplish great feats. And none are the words that come to mind… Continue reading Can Introverts Be Advocates?
Month: November 2017
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! Think Students Wonāt Consider Opposite Political Views? Hereās… Continue reading What We’re Reading
Generation Citizen Selected as Partner in National Effort to Strengthen Relationships Across Young Peopleās Lives
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (November 16, 2017)āSearch Institute has selected Generation Citizen to be one of five national partners to co-create and test innovative ways to strengthen the relationships that young people in marginalized communities experience in their schools, programs, and families. Generation Citizen and the Massachusetts site will work with Search Institute to examine young peopleās… Continue reading Generation Citizen Selected as Partner in National Effort to Strengthen Relationships Across Young Peopleās Lives
Generation Citizen 2017 Annual Report
We are excited to share our 2017 Annual Report. The report highlights key achievements from the past year, including our new three-year strategic plan, our advocacy work, and the many ways our students have gone Beyond the Ballot, turning political frustration into meaningful, passionate, sustained civic participation. Click here to read on.
Launching Generation Citizenās 2017ā2018 Policy + Advocacy Agenda
Our vision for federal, state, and district policies that will bring Action Civics to everyĀ student Generation Citizenās (GC)Ā policy and advocacy agendaĀ describes our approach to prioritizing Action Civics in federal, state, and district-level policies, laws, education standards, and programming. Our agenda is not intended to serve as a definitive statement to be applied in all communities.… Continue reading Launching Generation Citizenās 2017ā2018 Policy + Advocacy Agenda
A Cycle of Non-Participation: The Breakdown of Our Democracy
A Cycle of Non-Participation: The Breakdown of Our Democracy Our democracy is plagued with non-participation and a large civic engagement gap. What can beĀ done? By Lena Bilik, Generation Citizen Advocacy Fellow Itās election day! And given recent voter turnout rates, it is highly likely you wonāt be voting, especially if you are a young, low… Continue reading A Cycle of Non-Participation: The Breakdown of Our Democracy
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! Should we worry that half of Americans trust… Continue reading What We’re Reading
Taking Action on Gun Violence
Taking Action on GunĀ Violence: GC student reflects on how an effective civics education can make a difference and prevent issues within a community By Julian Viviescas, Generation CitizenĀ Student Leadership BoardĀ member The incident that recently took place in Las Vegas which took over 55 lives still hurts the families of the victims, the city, and the… Continue reading Taking Action on Gun Violence
Radeha Haque, Generation Citizen Alumna, Shares Public Testimony on the Importance of Action Civics Education
On October 29, 2017, Generation Citizen NYC alumna, Radeha Haque, submitted public testimony to the New York City Council’s Education Committee. Here she explains her experience in a Generation Citizen class and how it empowered her to address situations of bullying and discrimination. Read on! Ā Testimony by Radeha Haque 9th Grade Student at… Continue reading Radeha Haque, Generation Citizen Alumna, Shares Public Testimony on the Importance of Action Civics Education
Testimony to the New York City Council Education Committee
On October 29, 2017, Generation Citizen NYC Executive Director, DeNora Getachew, submitted public testimony to the New York City Council’s Education Committee during the Oversight Hearing re: the DOEās Response to Incidents of Bullying, Harassment, and Discrimination in NYC Schools and Efforts to Improve School Climate.Ā Here she explains the role of Action Civics in effectively… Continue reading Testimony to the New York City Council Education Committee