We are excited to share our 2018 Annual Report. The report highlights key achievements from the past year, including progress on our three-year strategic growth plan, our advocacy work, and the many ways our students have been at the forefront of positive, real change both in their communities and in our democracy. Click here to… Continue reading Generation Citizen 2018 Annual Report
Month: November 2018
NEW REPORT: Through an Action Civics Lens – Policy and Advocacy to Support Effective Civics Education Across the 50 states
Generation Citizenâs Policy and Advocacy Team is thrilled to be launching a report, âThrough an Action Civics Lens: Policy and Advocacy to Support Effective Civics Education Across the 50 Statesâ in tandem with our 2018-2019 Policy and Advocacy Agenda. You can find the Report here and the Agenda here. Generation Citizenâs (GC) founding mission is… Continue reading NEW REPORT: Through an Action Civics Lens – Policy and Advocacy to Support Effective Civics Education Across the 50 states
Voter suppression by adults sends the wrong message to Americaâs young people
Why restricting participation at the polls might discourage emerging civic actors Voter suppression teaches children that adults are not serious about preserving democracy for the emerging generation of voters. When eligible individuals follow all the rules and still struggle to obtain access to the ballot box, it sends the wrong signal to the nationâs young people.… Continue reading Voter suppression by adults sends the wrong message to Americaâs young people
Drew Brees is a Populist
Stick with me and Iâll explain Whatâs going on??? Grover Cleveland has just been sworn in to his second term as the 24th President of the United States, of which there are only 44. It is the second time he has been elected, making Benjamin Harrison the answer to the trivia question, âwho is the only… Continue reading Drew Brees is a Populist
Civic Dispositions and School Culture
The conflict between youth civic engagement and anti-democratic educational environments I tried to find a way to start this without invoking the midterm election and all of the reports of âapatheticâ voters. I promise I did. But before you stop reading, this might not go where you think itâs going to. I offer a challenge:… Continue reading Civic Dispositions and School Culture
NYC Local Advisory Board Hype Man Performance
The Generation Citizen New York Cityâs Local Advisory Board is excited to invite you to a private evening of theater to benefit Generation Citizen at The Flea Theater on Monday, November 12th for the 7pm performance of Hype Man, followed by a wine reception and talk back with the cast. The play by Idris Goodwin… Continue reading NYC Local Advisory Board Hype Man Performance
Flip Your Ballot: GC Endorses All Three NYC Ballot Proposals
On Thursday, October 25, 2018, Generation Citizen New York City submitted public comments to the Campaign Finance Board endorsing the three ballot proposals on the November 6, 2018 ballot. Read on! GC NYC participated in the 2018 Charter Revision Commission process, including by testifying before the 2018 New York City Charter Revision Commission (Commission) about… Continue reading Flip Your Ballot: GC Endorses All Three NYC Ballot Proposals
Lesson Plans for Teachers: NYC City Charter Revision Commissions!
Generation Citizen created this rapid response Lesson Package for teachers to implement in their 8th to 12th-grade classrooms in order to both ensure a more informed local population and engage young people in this important local political procedure. Over the next year, New Yorkers will have multiple opportunities to share their input and shape the… Continue reading Lesson Plans for Teachers: NYC City Charter Revision Commissions!