We invite you to welcome Michelle Tilley to Generation Citizen South! Michelle started as the new Executive Director on October 30th, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to our team. Her passion for democracy was sparked early on as a young student who advocated for increased education funding during a visit to the state… Continue reading Welcoming the NEW Executive Director for GC South, Michelle Tilley!
Category: GC HAPPENINGS
Bridging the Military-Societal Divide Through Story & Place: A Recap
by Sharnice Neale-Ottley & Jaritza Geigel This Veteran’s Day, at Generation Citizen, we are reflecting more deeply on fostering a sense of belonging and civic engagement for veterans, military families, and the communities across the nation where they reside. Generation Citizen (GC) recently collaborated with New Pluralists Field Builders More in Common, Future Caucus, David… Continue reading Bridging the Military-Societal Divide Through Story & Place: A Recap
RURAL ROADTRIPS: Chickasha, Oklahoma
by Sharnice Neale-Ottley In the heart of rural America, Generation Citizen’s mission to build civic skills, knowledge, and motivation is connecting with schools invested in local pride. GC team members Arian Davis and Destiny Warrior kickstarted the “Rural Roadtrips” initiative as a way to extend Generation Citizen’s reach to rural communities, starting with their recent… Continue reading RURAL ROADTRIPS: Chickasha, Oklahoma
Connecting Conversations: Meet Allyson Cook: A Champion for Equitable Education and Youth Empowerment
Connecting Conversations: Meet Allyson Cook, the Chief Program and Impact Officer for Generation Citizen Interview conducted by Sharnice Neale-Ottley, Senior Manager of Communications for Generation Citizen In our latest interview, we had the privilege of connecting with Allyson Cook, Generation Citizen’s Chief Program and Impact Officer. Allyson’s inspiring story begins with her dedicated work shaping… Continue reading Connecting Conversations: Meet Allyson Cook: A Champion for Equitable Education and Youth Empowerment
PRESS RELEASE: Introducing the NY State Seal Of Civic Readiness Toolkit: Empowering Civic Readiness In New York State
INTRODUCING THE NY STATE SEAL OF CIVIC READINESS TOOLKIT: EMPOWERING CIVIC READINESS IN NEW YORK STATE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW YORK – OCTOBER 25TH – Generation Citizen (GC) is pleased to announce the launch of the NY State Seal of Civic Readiness Toolkit. This toolkit was developed to serve as an entry point for… Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: Introducing the NY State Seal Of Civic Readiness Toolkit: Empowering Civic Readiness In New York State
PRESS RELEASE: Generation Citizen Announces New Board Leadership
Generation Citizen Announces New Board Leadership NEW YORK — Leaders from the education, business, and philanthropy communities are bringing their expertise to Generation Citizen’s Board of Directors following the election of new members and leadership in December. The Board elected Jane Lo, an Associate Professor of Teacher Education at Michigan State University, to serve as… Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: Generation Citizen Announces New Board Leadership
UMD Vote16 Research Network Launch
NEWS RELEASE: August 23, 2021 GENERATION CITIZEN AND VOTE16USA HELP LAUNCH VOTE 16 RESEARCH NETWORK TO ANALYZE IMPACT OF LOWERING VOTING AGE IN THE UNITED STATES The study out of the University of Maryland is the first of its kind in the nation. On August 23, Generation Citizen and its Vote16USA initiative, in conjunction with… Continue reading UMD Vote16 Research Network Launch
Spring 2021 Civics Day: New England
On June 9th, the Generation Citizen New England community came together for Civics Day to celebrate and honor the 12,000 students across the region engaging in an Actions Civics process around issues in their community they deeply care about. This past school year, these students have been engaging in courageous conversations, learning and developing their… Continue reading Spring 2021 Civics Day: New England
Spring 2021 Civics Day: Oklahoma
In late May, the Generation Citizen Oklahoma community came together for Civics Day to celebrate and honor students across the region engaging in an Actions Civics process around issues in their community they deeply care about. This year marks the centennial anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre. Earlier in the spring, we held a community… Continue reading Spring 2021 Civics Day: Oklahoma
What is the future of democracy, according to our community leaders?
In the last two months, Generation Citizen New England, Oklahoma, Texas, California, and New York held incredible events in our community conversation series “The Future of Democracy is…” With the help of their Local Area Boards, Associate Boards, and GC supporters all around their regions, they hosted panels of students, teachers, and local leaders to… Continue reading What is the future of democracy, according to our community leaders?