Every other week, GC picks out a selection of articles, videos, or podcasts that are relevant to our work and to the civic education space as a whole. This week we are focusing specifically on local news and issues in some of GC’s program regions. We at GC love to expand our learning in every… Continue reading What We’re Reading
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Civic Tech Challenge Greater Boston Registration is Open!
The Greater Boston hackathon will take place on Saturday, November 5, 2016 Sign-up to Participate in the Civic Tech Challenge Hackathon Buy Tickets to the Civic Tech Challenge Awards Reception Generation Citizen’s Civic Tech Challenge brings together top tech innovators and passionate middle school students for a day-long hackathon that will create solutions to tough… Continue reading Civic Tech Challenge Greater Boston Registration is Open!
4 Reasons Why You Should Vote in New York’s Primary Election
4 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD VOTE IN NEW YORK’S PRIMARY ELECTION By Bonnie Mills and Nora Howe, Generation Citizen New York Program Associates Tomorrow, September 13th, New Yorkers will have the opportunity to vote for their State Senator and Assemblymember, all of whom are up for reelection in the state primary election. But why should… Continue reading 4 Reasons Why You Should Vote in New York’s Primary Election
Join Us: Stories of Grassroots Change
Join Generation Citizen and the Boston Debate League for this inspiring storytelling event. Local activists and aspiring young leaders involved in contemporary grassroots change campaigns in Boston will share their stories of struggle, success, and advocacy insights. Attendees with their own stories of grassroots change can also sign up to share by selecting “Storyteller” on the… Continue reading Join Us: Stories of Grassroots Change
What We’re Reading
Every other week, GC picks out a selection of articles that are relevant to our work and to the civic 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! Why Did We Stop Teaching Political History?… Continue reading What We’re Reading
What We’re Reading
Every other week, GC picks out a selection of articles that are relevant to our work and to the civic 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! The Mainstreaming of #BlackLivesMatter, The Ringer. The… Continue reading What We’re Reading
WE ARE TEAM GENERATION CITIZEN
Last week, the Generation Citizen team traveled from all across the US to attend our annual retreat at the Wisdom House in beautiful Litchfield, Connecticut. This retreat is the one time a year when all GC staff can come together in person to collaborate and engage meaningfully with each other and our varied work, and… Continue reading WE ARE TEAM GENERATION CITIZEN
WHAT WE’RE READING
Every other week, GC picks out a selection of articles that are relevant to our work and to the civic 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! Our star student was honored by Michelle… Continue reading WHAT WE’RE READING
Join Us: Community Change Fellows Graduation Celebration
We’re excited to announce that Generation Citizen’s Community Change Fellowship graduation celebration is right around the corner. Join us in celebrating these young civic leaders! The GC Community Change Fellowship is an internship opportunity for high-performing GC high school alumni to continue their community engagement after the semester in a professional political environment. The evening… Continue reading Join Us: Community Change Fellows Graduation Celebration
Young Leaders Gather for GC’s Democracy Education Youth Summit
Generation Citizen is thrilled to be bringing 26 young people (ages 14-18), together the first week of August for our first-ever Democracy Education Youth Summit. The participants hail from 14 states across the country and will congregate in New York City for three days of activities, workshops, and collaboration. The goal of the summit is… Continue reading Young Leaders Gather for GC’s Democracy Education Youth Summit