Category: GC in Action
GENERATION CITIZEN: The Power of Youth in Our Politics, a new book by Scott Warren
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An Open Eye to Many Possibilities
The text of a Generation Citizen student, Lori Campbell: It all started when two NYU students came through the big blue doors at my school, and introduced themselves as ācoaches of democracy, change and fellowship.ā My first thought was āWho are these unfamiliar facesā then my second thought was āWhat do these people want from… Continue reading An Open Eye to Many Possibilities
RHODE ISLAND STUDENT CHANGEMAKER ADDRESS
MASSACHUSETTS STUDENT CHANGEMAKER ADDRESS
Sharon Mejia Charlestown High SchoolBoston, MA My name is Sharon Mejia, I am an 11th grade student from Charlestown High School. I immigrated to the U.S. on my own when I was 13 from El Salvador and I first ended up in Texas, then Pennsylvania and finally here in Boston. Many students, such as myself,… Continue reading MASSACHUSETTS STUDENT CHANGEMAKER ADDRESS
OKLAHOMA STUDENT CHANGEMAKER ADDRESS
Nicolas Bennet Oklahoma Student Change Maker Fall 2018 John Marshall HS, Oklahoma City Public Schools, OKC Thank you. I grew up in Oklahoma City and attended elementary school with predominantly white students. I remember students often discussing rumors that John Marshall was a terrible school. My parents raised me to be accepting of peopleā¦.all shapes,… Continue reading OKLAHOMA STUDENT CHANGEMAKER ADDRESS
TEXAS STUDENT CHANGEMAKERS ADDRESS
Kevin Perez Reagan Early College High SchoolAustin, Texas My name is Kevin Perez I am a senior at Reagan Early College High School. Iām excited to tell you about the civic change this project has made to my community and to me as a person. As a person coming from an unaware perspective on civics,… Continue reading TEXAS STUDENT CHANGEMAKERS ADDRESS
NEW YORK STUDENT CHANGEMAKERS ADDRESS
Blessing Onisemo Union Square Academy for Health SciencesNew York, NY When I was younger I always shied away from anything that had to do with being bold. I didnāt feel comfortable with others eyes on me. By the time I made it to my last days of middle school, I knew that had to change.… Continue reading NEW YORK STUDENT CHANGEMAKERS ADDRESS
Bay Area Student Changemaker Address
Stephanie, an 8th grader from Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, on her action project to address neighborhood violence. This speech was delivered at Bay Area Civics Day on December 7, 2018. Good afternoon, my name is Stephanie. Iām from San Francisco and I attend Martin Luther King Jr. middle school. Iām in 8th grade… Continue reading Bay Area Student Changemaker Address
Generation Citizen 2018 Annual Report
We are excited to share our 2018 Annual Report. The report highlights key achievements from the past year, including progress on our three-year strategic growth plan, our advocacy work, and the many ways our students have been at the forefront of positive, real change both in their communities and in our democracy. Click here to… Continue reading Generation Citizen 2018 Annual Report