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.
This is a great article from @Mynorthwest - right on the money for the @CivicEducation community! https://twitter.com/Mynorthwest/status/1349896835805036545
“Anyone can teach the three branches of government. It’s harder to teach young people how to engage each other, have differences, and still respect each other."
https://mynorthwest.com/2458431/can-history-civics-education-inoculate-us-demagogues/
Front page first week on the job, @CMSboard student advisor BreanaFowler19 ! @theobserver #cltmeckyouth
I have a few ideas on this:
-Pass the Educating for Democracy Act https://www.coons.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sens-coons-cornyn-introduce-landmark-legislation-to-invest-1b-annually-in-civics-education
-Equalize school spending for social studies with what we spend on ELA and Math
-Schedule at least 45 minutes daily for K-5 social studies
-Fund research for social studies best practices https://twitter.com/abbydphillip/status/1350070791635918848
We need to improve history and civics education in our schools. https://twitter.com/aaronblake/status/1349916722833326081
In addition to contributing to a long-term plan for ST success, cultivating leadership in others, managing PPL, data, & processes, & improving school leadership ... a VP has the duty of helping to create a positive school culture ... one that saves the day!
Congratulations to our mid year graduates! @CharMeckSchools @NorthMeck_CMS @VanceCougars @DubCLions @MallardCreekHS
Student rep @BreanaFowler19 takes on questions about grades, says hybrid is disruptive too. Looks like we've got another powerful student spokesperson in the mold of @gabrielschuhl (To be clear, I'm commending her engagement, not taking her side.)
@anndosshelms @NorthMeck_CMS Although it’s a very tough decision I think we should let our volleyball and our cross country runners finish their season which will help for scholarships and SEL.
Board will review where things stand at the Feb. 9 board meeting. Return to in-person no earlier than Feb. 15 for pre-K, elementary and K-8 schools. Feb. 22 for middle and high. This is recommendation, not yet approved.
Some front pages from US news outlets today. #Impeachment
The front page of The New York Times for Jan. 14, 2021 (late edition).
Here are the front pages for both of President Trump's impeachments.
Excellent report on civic education in Massachusetts! A key finding centers on racial & economic disparities in students' elementary social studies education (incl civics). ALL Districts need to start guaranteeing time for social studies for ALL.
#MaEdu
The State of Civic Education in Massachusetts
As part of our broad efforts to examine and shift to more equitable civic learning for all youth in the United States, CIRCLE undertook a study of K-1...
circle.tufts.edu
@MASCSchoolComm @MASchoolsK12 Please spread the word. It is time for our educational leaders to stop being complicit in a toxic culture that prioritizes ELA and math test results over all other purposes of school, including preparation of young people for informed citizenship.
Ten Republicans broke party ranks and joined Democrats in the historic rebuke.
"There has never been a greater betrayal by a President of the United States of his office and his oath to the Constitution," GOP Rep. Liz Cheney said.
House Impeaches Trump A 2nd Time, Citing Insurrection At U.S. Capitol
Just one week before he will leave office, Trump has now become the first U.S. president to be impeached twice.
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Donald J. Trump has just become the only president in U.S. history to be impeached twice.
Thank you @AllstateFDN & @YouthService for supporting MLK Day programs to empower youth to be our future leaders. Together, we can provide young people with the critical social and emotional learning skills needed to succeed.
“My advice (about what’s happening in politics) is to always have a conversation.” Thank you @wsoctv @ElsaWSOC9 for including student voices - like @hardingrams @CharMeckSchools @GenNation student leader Gabriel Hammonds - on important issues
Harding University HS senior reacts to riots at US Capitol
www.wsoctv.com
So, the @gabrielschuhl fan club is going to have to do without him now, but if you just heard @elysedashew introduce @BreanaFowler19 as the new student advisor, she may have her own fan club soon. https://twitter.com/GenNation/status/1336451245628907523
🙌🏽 @gabrielschuhl who wraps up term as @CMSboard Student Advisor. Excited for @BreanaFowler19 who takes over next! Thx @charmeckschools @cmssupt @CMSboard for partnering with @GenNation to develop student civic leaders, lift up #studentvoice + give students a seat at the table
Amidst all the COVID-19 data, remote/in-person learning discussion...at tomorrow night's @CMSboard meeting - we get an introduction of the New Student Advisor! Congrats to @BreanaFowler19 and best of luck to @gabrielschuhl in his next chapter! @wsoctv https://twitter.com/GenNation/status/1336451245628907523
🙌🏽 @gabrielschuhl who wraps up term as @CMSboard Student Advisor. Excited for @BreanaFowler19 who takes over next! Thx @charmeckschools @cmssupt @CMSboard for partnering with @GenNation to develop student civic leaders, lift up #studentvoice + give students a seat at the table
The Board of Education’s next Regular Meeting is this coming Tuesday, January 12th, at 6:00pm.
The public may listen and view the meeting at http://www.facebook.com/cmsboe.
The agenda for the meeting can be found here... http://go.boarddocs.com/nc/cmsnc/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=BW4U8P7ADA22.
BREAKING: Twitter has permanently banned President Trump from the platform, citing "risk of further incitement of violence."
Twitter Permanently Suspends Trump, Citing 'Risk Of Further Incitement Of Violence'
Twitter has permanently blocked the @realDonaldTrump account after President Trump posted messages that violated the company's rules.
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Latest draft of the articles of impeachment that will be formally introduced on Monday includes one article: “incitement of insurrection.” Reps. Cicilline, Lieu and Raskin are taking the lead
#Charlotte youth invite HS students across N.C. and U.S. to a youth-led Zoom dialogue on 1/16 at 10a about the issues and divides in our country, and what young leaders can do to make a difference. The discussion will be nonpartisan. Youth orgs: pls DM for sign up #studentvoice
a lot of teenagers on tiktok are noting that congresspeople, after fearing for their lives and sheltering in place, now know what it feels like to be a student in our public schools.
The first question asked by a student today knocked me back: "Is this the beginning of something or the end of something?"
Educators: helpful resources for talking about January 6, 2021 events. We will continue to add to this page
Teaching about January 6, 2021
Teaching resources about January 6, 2021 What happened? On January 6, 2021, Congress met to affirm the Election 2020 Electoral College results from ...
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Yesterday was a real-life civics lesson. Here are some thoughts on how students can get some useful take-aways. https://twitter.com/GenNation/status/1346912204063449090
Students, take a few minutes to watch history unfold today. Consider your role as a leader. YOU play a role in shaping the future of democracy and the country.