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Generation Citizen Testimony to the New York City Council in Response to the Fiscal Year 2020 Executive Budget

Thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony on behalf of Generation Citizen (“GC”) in response to the Fiscal Year 2020 Executive budget. My name is DeNora Getachew, and I am the New York City Executive Director at Generation Citizen NYC (“GCNYC”).  GC appreciates the Council’s funding through the Civics Education in City Schools Initiative… Continue reading Generation Citizen Testimony to the New York City Council in Response to the Fiscal Year 2020 Executive Budget

Talking Civics in the Nation’s Capitol

Generation Citizen hosts Fireside Chat with John King, Education Trust President and former U.S. Secretary of Education Last month, Generation Citizen’s policy and advocacy department executed two public affairs events in Washington D.C. On April 4th, we convened a Fireside Chat with John King, President and CEO of the Education Trust and 10th U.S. Secretary… Continue reading Talking Civics in the Nation’s Capitol

A Solution for States with Skill Gaps in Workforce Development: How building civic skills and knowledge can prepare students to lift our economies

by Amy Curran, Oklahoma Executive Director The United States faces a challenge to fill workforce development gaps as a result of the shift from the industrial age to the knowledge age. The need for a post-secondary degree or certification has become more important than ever. And, with the rising expense of degree programs, it is… Continue reading A Solution for States with Skill Gaps in Workforce Development: How building civic skills and knowledge can prepare students to lift our economies

Localizing College Civics: The need to engage college students in local government

by Hannah Bigbee a Generation Citizen’s Student Leadership Board member Like many college campuses, the University of Oklahoma is seen as its own community by the students. Many students live, work, attend classes, and eat all of their meals while on campus. Because of this, the university becomes its own world. While having this community… Continue reading Localizing College Civics: The need to engage college students in local government

White Noise: A Fundraiser Hosted by the NYC Local Advisory Board

Join us for a private evening of theater benefiting Generation Citizen. Generation Citizen New York City’s Local Advisory Board is excited to invite you to a private evening of theater to benefit Generation Citizen at The Public Theater on April 30th for the 7 pm performance of see “White Noise.” White Noise, Written by Suzan-Lori… Continue reading White Noise: A Fundraiser Hosted by the NYC Local Advisory Board

Testimony to the NYC Council on the 2020 Education Budget

­­­ Testimony by Martin Mintz, New York City Program ManagerNew York City Council Education and Finance Committee Good Morning Members of the City Council’s Education and Finance Committees:­­­ Thank you for the opportunity to testify today on behalf of Generation Citizen (“GC”) about the Fiscal Year 2020 City’s Education’s budget. My name is Martin Mintz,… Continue reading Testimony to the NYC Council on the 2020 Education Budget

Gentrification – A Student’s Perspective on The Intensification of Modern Displacement in New York City: How widespread gentrification is continuing to shape the future of our city

By Ishrat Jahan, Student at Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science My name is Ishrat Jahan and I am a Junior at Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women in Brooklyn, New York. In our Generation Citizen class, my classmates and I chose gentrification as our focus issue because we believe… Continue reading Gentrification – A Student’s Perspective on The Intensification of Modern Displacement in New York City: How widespread gentrification is continuing to shape the future of our city