Written by GC New England Civic Learning Support Specialist Jayson Joyce A 2023 study by the Institute for Citizens & Scholars found that, compared with the nationwide baseline, Gen Z citizens were 20% less likely to plan on voting in the election and 20% more likely to plan on complete nonparticipation. At the time of… Continue reading You Can’t Fail City Hall: Ten Reasons to Get Students Out of the Classroom for Civics Class
Month: June 2024
19 Ways to Be Active in Your Community This Summer
Let us honor Juneteenth’s legacy by committing ourselves to continuous learning and critical patriotism. Together, as active citizens, we can build a future where freedom, equality, and justice are not just ideals but lived realities. This day not only commemorates our past but also a call to action for a brighter future. Please check out… Continue reading 19 Ways to Be Active in Your Community This Summer
Civics Day: Elevating the Voices of the Rising Generation
Written by Generation Citizen Associate Director of Alumni & Youth Voice, Dairanys Grullon-Virgil Every semester, Generation Citizen (GC) students culminate their Action Civics experience with the celebration of Civics Day. Civics Day allows GC’s youth to present their real-world action civic projects to community advisors, fellow students, business leaders, and public officials. It is a… Continue reading Civics Day: Elevating the Voices of the Rising Generation