Testimonial Type: Written Testimonial

“The GC curriculum is a civic engagement curriculum but also can be used as a skill and capacity-building curriculum, which is true among our students. Participation in GC projects has significantly increased students’ critical thinking abilities, especially regarding issues that directly impact their lives and communities. Given that GC projects often require collaborative effort, the… Continue reading Elizabeth

I enjoy seeing the students working together and knowing that they can have a positive effect in their community. In the begining, the students are a little hesitant when begining the project, but once they begin they have a better understanding of Generation Citizen and the steps in getting involved in their community.

I think that, especially in the current environment, students have always recognized that they had “power” but in my experience, didn’t always have a productive outlet for their complaints or things they wanted to change; the experience was hopelessness for solving problems and/or thinking that someone else was responsible. This project helped them understand how… Continue reading Christine

I was surprised that some students were more engaged in this project than our day to day history lessons. I would say about 50% grew in awareness of how to be civically involved–reaching out to stakeholders and decision makers and understanding how local government works.

My students Action Civics Project was about school renovations. Within this project they learned about the costs for the things that they want to either improve our building or to create a brand new facility. Their eyes and minds were opened to the fact that to renovate, improve or to build something new costs more… Continue reading Matthew