Developing a new generation of civic leaders.
While we don't take sides in elections, we give a shoutout to @joelodom12 who at age 20 is running for mayor! He says he has not only *learned* the issues, he has *lived* the issues - and wants to make a difference. 👏🏾 🙌 to civic leaders! #stuvoice #youthvoice #gennationalumni
Heading to the Convention Center this afternoon?
Tweet @WeAreCMS your pics of your commute to the Convention Center (but not while you’re driving!) #SafetyFirst #CMSConnects2019
If you are at the Convention Center, what inspires you from the speakers today? #CMSConnects2019 #WeAreReady #Spark
Will @OldeProvidence be the site for a new @CharMeckSchools south high school? Maybe, but Sean @Strain4BOE says that's not locked in yet.
CMS Eyes Site For New South High School But Board Member Says It's Not Locked In
South Charlotte’s social media lit up this weekend with reports that Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has chosen a site for a new southern high sch...
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Students in S Charlotte - what are your thoughts about this?
HOT BREAKING NEWS: Olde Providence eyed as site for new CMS high school. All the details here: https://t.co/rQ7FiySzaB
Q.) What should ALL #HighAchieving High School Senior Student Leaders be doing? A.) Applying for the @CokeScholars $20,000 College Scholarship:
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Apply - Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
Seeking visionary leaders. Apply for part of $3.1 million in scholarships for high school seniors and two-year community college students.
www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org
A hate-filled, racist & threatening letter was sent to only people of color elected to local government boards in Charlotte-Mecklenburg. At least 1 local official is seeking an FBI investigation.
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Brian Kingsley, @CharMeckSchools Chief Academic Officer believes “our future as a society is dependent upon our ability to cultivate young human beings into independent problem solvers, compassionate citizens and great communicators” @tracyruss @edukings
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Chief Academic Officer, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Brian Kingsley was appointed Chief Academic Officer for CMS in August 2018. Kingsley had been a...
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Board chair Mary McCray forcefully responds to racist emails about the appointment of Earnest Winston. Says it's beyond time to call out these kinds of comments.
CMS board chair Mary McCray reads two emails saying Earnest Winston was hired only b/c he's black. She calls the senders by name & says they should look in mirror and ask "Am I a racist?"
CMS Friends! Has a celebrity visited your school? Did you receive national recognition for something? Did a former student make an impact? We're gathering fun facts about CMS and need help!! Pls send me your ideas! RT to spread the word! @CharMeckSchools #cmspdl #CMSConnects2019
Hear from experts - the students! - on why your school supply donation makes a big difference and helps to boost #equity and #opportunity for kids at @CharMeckSchools and across the area #cltmeckyouth
We sat down with @GenNation students to get their take on why school supply donations are important! WATCH: https://t.co/l9NnTRhhXN #9SchoolTools @wsoctv
It was so amazing to be a part of this conversation! It was great being able to have open conversations about both the UK and America’s prominent issues.
GenerationNation on Twitter
“So excited to kick off dialogue about youth civic literacy, leadership, and engagement with @tryAltUrban @JackJMcAteer @_NYAcheampong @ukpatchw...
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Met an incredible group of young people @GenNation today - amazed by the resilience of students who are growing up in such a politically volatile time yet how active they are in creating change & ensuring their voice is heard in their community! #hope #ivlp @UKPatchwork
It was great to met with the Youth Advisory Council, all these engaged, intelligent, passionate young leaders are already having a dramatic impact on their communities - Very happy to have met the leaders of tomorrow!
GenerationNation on Twitter
“So excited to kick off dialogue about youth civic literacy, leadership, and engagement with @tryAltUrban @JackJMcAteer @_NYAcheampong @ukpatchw...
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Rich internat'l dialogue about youth civic leadership and issues confronting Charlotte students. We don't have guns in UK, what's it like to have to deal with that as an American student? Are you scared? (YES!) #IVLP @diplomacyclt @StateIVLP @UKPatchwork #cltmeckyouth
So excited to kick off dialogue about youth civic literacy, leadership, and engagement with @tryAltUrban @JackJMcAteer @_NYAcheampong @ukpatchwork and others #cltmeckyouth
For those in the Charlotte area concerned about gun violence:
Did you know a pen, pencil, or calculator can transform a student's life? Nyami, Jayden, Ian, and Kush tell you why. Happy to partner with @wsoctv @9FamilyFocus to support the #9schooltools campaign ✏️🖍🖊📚 https://t.co/5K2LiHFFfn
#cltmeckyouth #opportunity
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education voted unanimously to name Earnest Winston as Superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools at a special meeting held Aug. 2.
Discover more: https://t.co/PsiBlyaO5O
Students and candidates: save the date for October 16 at 6:30pm for the 2019 student candidate forum! @CharMeckSchools most important stakeholders --students -- question candidates for @CMSboard. Candidates, stay tuned for details! #cltmeckyouth #studentvoice #cmsbd
We are told @CharMeckSchools School Board will offer Acting Supt Earnest Winston permanent Superintendent job. Bd meets tomorrow morning @WBTV_News
Artists installed these neon pink seesaws on both sides of a slatted steel border fence so kids in the US and Mexico can play together https://t.co/Gb8ho7llWY
To expand the electorate & make voting more equitable, we need to support a civic culture & provide opportunities to build civic habits.
Opportunities like talking about controversial issues, youth voice on boards & councils, & youth working at the polls can help support that.
Thank you @wsoctv for involving our student leaders in telling the story why access to school tools is critical to #studentsuccess #equity #opportunity! We're excited to support #9schooltools campaign! #cltmeckyouth #studentleaders #service #Charlotte #socialcapital
Good to meet today with @CAM_1549 @FasterGlass - big things ahead! 🙌 to Carolinas Aviation Museum leadership for thinking big - and for engaging our student leaders in developing strategy for the future! #cltmeckyouth #studentvoice
Here's a Charlotte question for you on this beautiful Wednesday: What do you think this city really needs? What is it missing? If you were king/queen/dictator, what change would you make? #clt