On June 13, 2017 Social Studies Chair of Lowell High School, Robert DeLossa, submitted Public Testimony to the State of MA. Here he emphasizes the importance of civics education and the critical role it plays in preparing young people to be active and informed participants in our democracy. Read on! Â Members of the… Continue reading Robert DeLossa, Social Studies Chair of Lowell High School, shares Public Testimony on the Importance of Action Civics Education
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What We’re Reading
Every few weeks, GC picks out a selection of articles that are relevant to our work and to the civics education space as a whole. We at GC love to expand our learning in every aspect of what we do, and we hope you enjoy our selections! Youth turnout at UK general election highest in… Continue reading What We’re Reading
Political Schools
Political Schools A Former Teacher’s Summertime Reflection By Meredith Norris, Texas Site Manager High school students shake hands with judges at Generation Citizenâs Central Texas Civics Day Summer is often the time when teachers have a chance to think back on their year and dream about the next one. What do they wish theyâd had more time… Continue reading Political Schools
Action civics: A bold and necessary response to our nationâs failing civics education
Back in April, The National Review published an article, âFailing the Civics Test, Coast to Coast,â by Grant Addison, which welcomes the Citizenship Test as a graduation requirement in response to the lack civic knowledge among Americansâ and particularly, young Americans. Seeking the most effective ways to build civic knowledge and skills, we at Generation… Continue reading Action civics: A bold and necessary response to our nationâs failing civics education
WATCH: Highlights from Oklahoma’s Inaugural Civics Day
And here are recaps of each class project that won an award: POLLUTION IN DRINKING WATER NORMAN NORTH HIGH SCHOOL, MS. JOHNSON’S 12TH GRADE CLASS Students were concerned with the amount of nitrogen and phosphorous pollution in Lake Thunderbird, the primary source of drinking water for the City of Norman. They want to provide… Continue reading WATCH: Highlights from Oklahoma’s Inaugural Civics Day
What We’re Reading
Every few weeks, GC picks out a selection of articles that are relevant to our work and to the civics education space as a whole. We at GC love to expand our learning in every aspect of what we do, and we hope you enjoy our selections! Teen’s election to Pearland school board turns heads,… Continue reading What We’re Reading
Testimony to NYS Education Commissioner of the Board of Regents
Testimony to be delivered by DeNora Getachew, Executive Director of Generation Citizen, New York to New York State Education Commissioner Elia and Members of the Board of Regents Re: Civics Education in Draft New York State ESSA Plan June 6, 2017 Dear Commissioner Elia and Members of the Board of Regents: Generation Citizen (âGCâ)… Continue reading Testimony to NYS Education Commissioner of the Board of Regents
Democratizing in the Digital Age
Democratizing in the Digital Age A defense of the internetâs role in politics By Monica Roman, Operations Associate Apps like Countable give you direct access to elected officials and the bills theyâre voting on It is easy to get caught up in the narrative of the internet as a chaotic force in politics these days, with it… Continue reading Democratizing in the Digital Age
Scott Warren: The Long Road to Change
There is sometimes a reflexive tendency when witnessing young people in action to express something akin to âSeeing this work made me so hopeful about the future!â I have heard this sentiment expressed again and again from those who attend a Generation Citizen Civics Day, our semester-end event, in which our students present the issues… Continue reading Scott Warren: The Long Road to Change
Action Civics: To lead change, we must first teach it
Action Civics: To lead change, we must first teach it An Oklahoma Board Memberâs view on democracy in action Our democracy relies on participation and adequate pluralism. Generation Citizen Oklahoma Local Board Member, Nyla Khan reflects on how civics education can achieve this as evidenced by students at Generation Citizen Oklahomaâs inaugural Civics Day in this article,… Continue reading Action Civics: To lead change, we must first teach it