Audience Type: Administrator

GC coordinates well with our new teachers to ensure that not only that they have an understanding of the scope of the Civic Action project but also that they have the necessary guidance and the individual supports to comfortably engage in this work.

Students are more likely to engage in conversations that discuss the positives in their community, as well as the areas in which they can visualize improvements. Instead of simply complaining about problems in their community, they are more likely to look for strategies to engage in their community and to make improvements.

The coaching has allowed our teachers to feel more successful when faciliting the GC curriculum. Many programs only provide lesson plans but GC’s coaching structure ensures our staff is prepared to facilitate the curriculum while also having real-time support to overcome the challenges and setbacks that often accompany grassroots activism.

While note all of our students achieved their goal by the end of the semester, the process of identifying a problem, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to craft a solution, and actually taking action to address the concern is invaluable and these skills transfer far beyond the civics classroom.

We continue to partner with GC because of the experiences it provides to our students. Like many young people, many of our students view civics as an “adult” activity that largely centers around voting. Through GC, students expand their definition of civic engagement and practice the skills needed to be informed, active citizens that advocate… Continue reading Administrator 1