Developing a new generation of civic leaders.
Through GenerationNation, students learn first-hand how their governments and communities work; understand and can discuss important civic issues and differing points of view; know how to find and use good sources of news and civic information; and, build social capital, knowledge, and experience to be civic leaders who transform their schools, neighborhoods, communities and nation for the better…now and for the future.
NEW: Latta Plantation site manager Ian Campbell issues a statement that reads, in part, "To the masses on social media and politicians, no apology will be given for bringing a unique program to educate the public about former slaves becoming FREE!" https://www.lattaplantation.org/
S/o Griertown, Little Rock Blvd homes,Beattis Ford, hidden valley, first ward.
S/o every poor block kid trying to make in the 4. We see you and we fighting for a better world for you every day.
This morning Latta Plantation removed this Juneteenth event from their online calendar and Facebook page after FB commenters let them know just how awful of an idea it was.
Vaccinated North Carolinians 18+ could win $1 million as part of a new incentive program. Vaccinated kids age 12-17 will be entered into scholarship drawings.
North Carolina launches $1 million giveaway to incentivize vaccinations - Axios Charlotte
Gov. Cooper on Thursday announced that North Carolina will begin a $1 million cash drawing program to encourage people to get the coronavirus vaccine....
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Thank you Mr. McDowell for the opportunity to speak on todays episode of “Your Path to Non-Profit Leadership!” We focused on my experience in the field of policy and non-profiteering as well as the importance of paid internships, and retaining talented future Black male leaders.
Don’t miss @RighteousKeitt, @GenNation board member and alum, share his civic leadership experiences and advice on the Path Podcast!
Righteous Keitt, my guest for episode #109 of the Path Podcast, was drawn to philanthropy at an early age, and started his first 501c3 at age 15. We discuss many of the lessons he's learned as a young nonprofit leader.
http://ow.ly/dqxM50F7hSk
Thank you @elysedashew for allowing student voices to be heard at the BOCC and @CMSboard joint meeting!
To illustrate, here is how the maps look for Minneapolis (most ordered) & Charlotte (most disordered), rendered with this amazing tool for showing maps of roads by @anvaka: https://anvaka.github.io/city-roads/?q=dublin&areaId=3601109531
One of my favorite scientific figures is this one of the entropy levels of 100 world cities by the orientation of streets. The cities with most ordered streets: Chicago, Miami, & Minneapolis. Most disordered: Charlotte, Sao Paulo, Rome & Singapore. Paper: https://appliednetsci.springeropen.com/articles/10.1007/s41109-019-0189-1
Want to learn how @GenNation develops a new generation of civic leaders? Here's your chance! Join us 6/10 at 4p to meet CMS student leader @BreanaFowler19 and alumna @DeirdreJonese + find out how you can get involved. Hosted by @CltPublic.
Attend: http://bit.ly/meetjune10
A fact check on student performance data Mecklenburg County leaders have been using in the decision to withhold $56M from @CharMeckSchools in hopes of forcing a better improvement plan.
What Data On Race Gaps And Low-Performing Schools Say About Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Mecklenburg County commissioners have cited low-performing schools and persistent racial gaps on test scores when they voted to withhold $56 million f...
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👀 @BreanaFowler19 @shelbyisntcool @john_schubert_ @sid_griff10 @MalachiThomp
CMS slams #MeckBOCC for the budget vote and confirms they will seek funding through 115C-431. Step one is a joint meeting @wsoctv
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education has released the following statement in response to the budget vote by the Mecklenburg County Commissioners tonight.
Views from emerging Charlotte civic leader @John_schubert_ who is active in local government now and will be serving or working in a policy- and decision-making role in the not too distant future
Yikes moment. I'm completely with Jaiyeoba on this one though. Dodson does do a fantastic job with economic development recruitment but that growth has created problems that we need the 2040 Plan (AS WRITTEN) to address.
https://charlotte.axios.com/260222/scoop-memos-show-top-city-staff-at-odds-over-comprehensive-plan/
Fun to see leaders come together from so many schools - in person! - to celebrate the end of the year. Congrats, graduates! Good luck, rising seniors and everyone! #cltmeckyouth
At @StarMedCare: Anyone over 18 getting a vaccine and the person who drove them there will each receive a $25 Visa gift card. No limit on how many cards you can receive. You can get $25 for each trip you make driving someone to an appointment @wsoctv
UNC System schools won’t require SAT/ACT test scores for students applying in fall 2022 (Via @KateMurphyNews) #nced https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article251718393.html
I can’t wait to get to work with these awesome and diverse group of young people! https://twitter.com/GenNation/status/1395454125714853890
Congrats to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Youth Council’s newly elected 2021-22 executive council!
Prez: Jaylen, Jasleen, and Stella
Student Advisor: @BreanaFowler19
VPs: @sid_griff10 @john_schubert_ with Malachi, Mira, Veronica, and Calvin. #cltmeckyouth #studentslead #studentvoice
CMS fulfilled my records request for the recording of yesterday's meeting. If you are interested in listening to the 45 minute closed door meeting, you can download it here #MeckBOCC:
BOCC-BOE Meeting .m4a
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.@BreanaFowler19 is being honored at @CMSboard meeting for her work with peer mediation at @NorthMeck_CMS
*** Reminder ***
The Board meets today at 6:00pm. The public can listen and view the meeting at http://www.facebook.com/cmsboe.
The agenda can be found here: http://go.boarddocs.com/nc/cmsnc/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=C2WVEU804A0E
Want to learn more about how @GenNation develops a new generation of civic leaders? Here's your chance! Join us 6/10 at 4p for a discussion with @BreanaFowler19 and @DeirdreJonese and find out how you can get involved. Hosted by @CltPublic.
Attend: http://bit.ly/meetjune10
Educators and students – mark your calendars for this virtual field trip to Washington, D.C.! https://twitter.com/DiscoveryEd/status/1393572123621330945
We believe every student should have an opportunity to experience the history & beauty of our capital! 🇺🇸
Discovery Education and @FLOTUS Dr. Jill Biden are excited to invite students on a no-cost, behind-the-scenes Virtual Field Trip on 5/26. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3fmnnR9
✅#FactFriday: 16- and 17-year-olds may preregister to vote. Once you are eligible to vote, your voter registration application will be processed. 17-year-olds may vote in a primary if they will be 18 by the general election date.
#ncpol #YourVoteCountsNC #TrustedInfo
I think an underrated nice thing of Charlotte is how engaged Charlotte/Mecklenburg youth is w/ local/state/national issues and with @GenNation
At 16 I wasn’t nearly as cool as some of these very involved individuals
If you feel like you're drowning in educational politics and adult mud-slinging, look at these wonderful faces and remember why we all do what we do. https://twitter.com/GenNation/status/1395454125714853890
Congrats to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Youth Council’s newly elected 2021-22 executive council!
Prez: Jaylen, Jasleen, and Stella
Student Advisor: @BreanaFowler19
VPs: @sid_griff10 @john_schubert_ with Malachi, Mira, Veronica, and Calvin. #cltmeckyouth #studentslead #studentvoice
Congrats to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Youth Council’s newly elected 2021-22 executive council!
Prez: Jaylen, Jasleen, and Stella
Student Advisor: @BreanaFowler19
VPs: @sid_griff10 @john_schubert_ with Malachi, Mira, Veronica, and Calvin. #cltmeckyouth #studentslead #studentvoice