Generation Citizen, a national non-profit educational organization, has been awarded a $15,000 grant by Stanford Universityâs Center for Philanthropy and Civil Society (PACS) to promote and expand its Action Civics programming across the San Francisco Bay Area. âEngaging young people in civic participation through hands-on democracy education is more important than ever. We are delighted… Continue reading Stanford University grant enables Generation Citizen to expand San Francisco Bay Area high school civics programming
Category: GC HAPPENINGS
Advancing Equity in Civics: A fireside chat with Brittany Packnett Cunningham Â
In late April, Generation Citizen CEO Liz Clay Roy had the honor of speaking with Brittany Packnett Cunningham in the latest installment of our Equity in Civics conversation series. In addition to being an activist and writer, Brittany is also a former teacher and leader at Teach for America. Her time in the classroom and… Continue reading Advancing Equity in Civics: A fireside chat with Brittany Packnett Cunningham Â
Generation Citizen has partnered with The Body Shop on a new global campaign, Be Seen Be Heard
Together, The Body Shop and the United Nations Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth are launching the global campaign ‘Be Seen. Be Heard’ to change the state of young people’s representation in public life in over 75 countries. New global report released 76% of young people in the US think current political systems need drastic reforms to be fit… Continue reading Generation Citizen has partnered with The Body Shop on a new global campaign, Be Seen Be Heard
For Immediate Release: Elizabeth Clay Roy receives Black Voices for Black Justice award
The Black Voices for Black Justice Fund recently announced that Elizabeth Clay Roy, Generation Citizen CEO, has received the organizationâs leadership award, which supports Black leaders advancing racial justice.  Elizabeth is being recognized for lifelong leadership and commitment to civic engagement and social change initiatives. Now CEO of Generation Citizen, Elizabeth is committed to building… Continue reading For Immediate Release: Elizabeth Clay Roy receives Black Voices for Black Justice award
For Immediate Release: Generation Citizen Brings Project-Based Civics Programs to the School District of Philadelphia, Researchers will measure efficacy in randomized control trial
Beginning in the fall of 2022, the School District of Philadelphia will have the opportunity to feature project-based civics education programs from Generation Citizen (GC). GC, a national nonprofit, partners with teachers and school districts to actively engage students through experiential, civics learning and real-world class projects. Through this partnership, participating twelfth grade social studies… Continue reading For Immediate Release: Generation Citizen Brings Project-Based Civics Programs to the School District of Philadelphia, Researchers will measure efficacy in randomized control trial
Press Release: GC New York Fall Civics Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:January 12, 2022 CONTACTS:Annie Toro, Manager, Communicationsatoro@generationcitizen.org Khin Mai Aung, Executive Director, New Yorkkaung@generationcitizen.org(646) 320-9105Â As a New Class of Elected Officials Assume Office, Hundreds of New York Students Champion Policy Responses to Community Issues at Biannual Student Action Project Showcase Generation Citizenâs Civics Day Highlights New York Public Middle and High School… Continue reading Press Release: GC New York Fall Civics Day
Art Activism
As a NYC public school teacher who has been facilitating action civics for students with the support of Generation Citizen for several years now, I realize that one of the hardest parts of taking action is to engage new people to help rally for our projectsâ goals. Although our educational system is hyper focused on… Continue reading Art Activism
Event Series Launch: Equity in Civics
This week, Generation Citizen kicked off our #EquityInCivics event series with our first national conversation, â#WeAreGenC: Advancing Equity in Civicsâ, co-hosted with our colleagues at the Childrenâs Defense Fund. We were thrilled to welcome Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson of the Childrenâs Defense Fund, Atlanta-based youth activist Royce Carter Mann, and Boston University professor Dr. Hardin… Continue reading Event Series Launch: Equity in Civics
Partnership with DODEA
Generation Citizen has been selected by the Department of Defense to partner with Education Development Center to engage students from military-connected families in civic inquiry in a project known as Supporting Readiness through Vital Civic Empowerment, or SRVCE. This partnership was selected as one of 15 organizations to receive a share of $47 million that… Continue reading Partnership with DODEA
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