Author: Sharnice Neale-Ottley

Written by Generation Citizen students Chantel M. & Yebriana C. from Lawrence, Massachusetts Hello, my name is Chantel M. I was born and raised in Lawrence, Massachusetts, and come from a large Hispanic family. Family means everything to me because, at the end of the day, that’s all we have. When I started my junior… Continue reading Breaking Barriers: The Inspiring Journey of Chantel and Yebriana’s Civic Action

Written from the shared perspectives of Elizabeth “Liz” Clay Roy (Generation Citizen CEO), Wilfred Chirinos (Generation Citizen Manager of Policy & Advocacy), and Savannah Slayton (Generation Citizen Board of Trustees) WILFRED: Walking into The Well in Baltimore, I felt a wave of imposter syndrome. Here I was, a young Emerging Leader surrounded by 500+ social… Continue reading Bridging Generations for a Stronger Democracy: GC’s Impact at The Well

Written By Josephina “Josie” Johnson I have high hopes — for where my family lives, for the quality of public education and for this nation’s ability to pursue common goals, despite inevitable differences of opinion. It was these hopes that made me truly excited to vote as soon as I hit 18. I expect the… Continue reading Why Voting Matters to Teenagers Like Me: We Have Power to Make Politicians Listen

Generation Citizen is thrilled to announce the addition of Nicole Wright and Charles “Charlie” Bullock to our Board of Directors. With Nicole and Charlie’s addition to the Board, we are gaining not only two seasoned professionals but also individuals whose shared commitment to education, innovation, and community impact will strengthen our organization’s mission and reach. … Continue reading Welcoming Nicole Wright and Charlie Bullock to Generation Citizen’s Board of Directors

Written by Morgan Kim, Generation Citizen’s Senior Program Director, West Civic education is the backbone of an informed, engaged, and responsible citizenry. In an increasingly complex and rapidly changing world, equipping young people with the knowledge, skills, and motivation to meaningfully participate in their communities is essential for a healthy, thriving democracy.  Generation Citizen understands… Continue reading Empowering the Next Generation: The Impact of Community-Based Civic Education and Generation Citizen Partnerships in the West

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

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

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

by Christina Karahisarlidis, Program Manager for Generation Citizen Mid-Atlantic Region Generation Citizen, a nonprofit organization dedicated to revolutionizing civics education, has seen some tremendous work from partner schools. One of our most recent success stories comes from a Generation Citizen project at Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women (UAI) in Brooklyn. … Continue reading Leading Impactful Change: How UAI Students Used Civics to Improve Police-Student Relationships

“My favorite aspect of this project is definitely the impact that it can leave on students and their everyday lives,” said Rexella, a junior at Central High School in Providence, Rhode Island.  Last spring, Rexella and Henry were sophomores in Ms. Gormley’s Civics class, working with their peers to explore community issues for their Generation… Continue reading From Action Civics to Career Readiness: A Civic Learning Week Event Recap