Ellie’s Eighth Grade Endeavors, Episode 2: The Struggle Behind Empowerment

[one_half] [/one_half] [one_half_last] GC’s very own FAO Schwarz Fellow Ellie Sanchez is currently teaching the GC Core Program to an 8th grade class at the Joseph Lee K-8 School in Dorchester, MA. While Ellie’s primary job is to be Boston’s Program Associate, she’s also stepped into the shoes of our Democracy Coaches to teach a… Continue reading Ellie’s Eighth Grade Endeavors, Episode 2: The Struggle Behind Empowerment

What We’re Reading

Every week, 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!   Will John King’s last effort to desegregate New… Continue reading What We’re Reading

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Ellie’s Eighth Grade Endeavors, Episode 1: Democracy Coaches Learn Too

[one_half] [/one_half] [one_half_last] GC’s very own FAO Schwarz Fellow Ellie Sanchez is currently teaching the GC Core Program to an 8th grade class at the Joseph Lee K-8 School in Dorchester, MA. While Ellie’s primary job is to be Boston’s Program Associate, she’s also stepped into the shoes of our Democracy Coaches to teach a… Continue reading Ellie’s Eighth Grade Endeavors, Episode 1: Democracy Coaches Learn Too

Should Politics be Fun?

Should Politics Be Fun?               As the 2016 elections approach, the missing youth electorate is becoming an increasingly prevalent story.  Despite a slight upwards tick of youth participation in President Obama’s victories in 2008 and 2012, the 2014 midterms saw the lowest youth voting rate in the last forty years, with only 19% of… Continue reading Should Politics be Fun?

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Every week, 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!   Arne Duncan’s Wars, Politico: A long, but important,… Continue reading What We’re Reading

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Updates from Islamabad

In 2011, former Democracy Coach and Chapter Director Sameea Butt joined the Columbia chapter of Generation Citizen. Originally from Islamabad, Pakistan, Sameea launched an action civics program in her home town after graduating, through a program called EducationUSA Pakistan. We invite you to read Sameea’s recent update on her students’ experience (and to check out… Continue reading Updates from Islamabad

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Every week, 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!   If Anyone Ever Tells You Your Vote Doesn’t… Continue reading What We’re Reading

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GC Welcomes RI Program Associate Molly Cohen!

Hello!   My name is Molly Cohen, and I’m excited to be joining Generation Citizen as the Rhode Island Program Associate.   I first developed an interest in community empowerment as a student at Vassar College. I was lucky enough to be able to study the impact of structural inequality academically as well as experientially,… Continue reading GC Welcomes RI Program Associate Molly Cohen!