At Joseph F. Quinn Intermediate School 77 (IS 77) in Ridgewood, Queens, two sixth-grade classes led by teachers Sandra Cardillo and Nell Worden have spent the school year engaged in a powerful and deeply personal community-based civics project through Generation Citizen. Their journey began with tragedy. In October, the school community was shaken by the… Continue reading Partner Spotlight: IS 77 Students Take Action to End Subway Surfing in Queens
Month: May 2025
Why I Teach Civics (and Where It’s Going)
Written by Ryan Byrne, a GC educator based in Long Beach, CA Civic education feels more relevant than ever. In an age of increasing polarization and urgent local challenges, I’ve seen how Generation Citizen projects bring curriculum to life in ways that resonate deeply with my students. These projects connect academic learning to real-world issues… Continue reading Why I Teach Civics (and Where It’s Going)
How Teaching Civics Became My Most Important Role
Written by John Grant, a GC educator based in New York City My name is John Grant, and I teach Social Studies at Quest to Learn High School in New York City. Over the years, I’ve taught Global History, U.S. History, and Economics, but I consider my role as a Civics teacher to be the… Continue reading How Teaching Civics Became My Most Important Role