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.
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Join CIRCLE and @icivics on August 31 for a conversation about the role of K-12 schools in preparing young people to become informed voters and participants in democracy. We'll share research on how to #growvoters and hear from a panel of educators + more!
Engaging Students for an Informed Democracy: The Role of K-12 Schools
Young people want to learn about elections in school and, when they do, they’re more likely to vote, engage ...
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I'm trying a new "getting to know you" activity for my 8th gr Civics. I created this; the idea is: what if a nation used a student's hobbies, interests, favorites, etc. as symbols on their various nation "stuff" - here's a link to the PDF if interested: https://tinyurl.com/5yxjhu2z
This school year, I want to:
✅ solve problems
✅ create opportunity
✅ transform my school + city
✅ serve
✅ lead
Join the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Youth Council! YOU can solve problems, find opportunity, help your school + city, and be a civic leader! http://bit.ly/joinCMYC
Meet the original Senate co-sponsors of the #CivicsSecuresDemocracyAct. It has strong bipartisan support from across the country and political spectrum. View all of the bill's Congressional supporters and organizational endorsers on our website: https://bit.ly/3vW48WM
@GenNation @CLTgov @WestEnd704 @MCH_urbandesign @HelmPublicRealm @MalachiThomp @DubCLions The next mtg and opportunity to share feedback on the development of #BeattiesFord LaSalle & the @Urban_Main program is August 20th 9am-1p. Thanks Allegra Westbrooks @cmlibrary for hosting these important community discussions.
I’m building a high-performing team focused on making Mecklenburg County the most digitally equitable community in America. Know someone? Help spread the word! Program Director @digCLT (3 positions)
Program Director - The Center for Digital Equity (3 positions) - Axios Charlotte
Located in the heart of the nation’s second fastest growing metropolitan area, Queens University of Charlotte le...
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Charlotte— we need to do better & show up.
Just 12% of voters cast ballots, per Mecklenburg County elections director.
Midterms coming up on Nov 8. Mark it on your calendar! 🗓
Students: want a career that serves the public good? Attend the @MeckCounty Land Use and Environmental Services Agency (LUESA) Virtual Career Fair. Learn about careers in public health, engineering and more!
Polls are open until 7:30 p.m. today for Charlotte's general election. Find your voting location & a sample ballot » https://meck.co/3Nlm9ET
Hey Charlotte, it's General Election Day.
Polls open at 6:30am and close at 7:30pm
Find your polling place or sample ballot here: http://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/
On the ballot are @CLTgov Mayor & City Council.
When we all vote, we make a difference.
Take a friend. Stay in line. #Vote
Civic education is vital to strengthening national security. The #CivicsSecuresDemocracyAct provides for the comprehensive civic education necessary to sustain and strengthen our democracy. Read more about this thought leadership from our friends at @CSIS. https://bit.ly/3BhagNK
Also, THIS:
Tomorrow is #ElectionDay in Charlotte! Don’t let just a few voters determine the outcome of who will lead our city.
#Vote for your next Charlotte City Council and Mayor!
Please share, retweet and call your neighbors to get them out to vote! 🗳
So we’re getting a lot of calls and emails asking why the school year starts so late this year. Admittedly August 29th is the latest we’ve ever started a school year, but this is not by our choice.
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@MeckCounty is hosting Saturday immunization events to get kids ready for school. Saturday, July 30 | 9 AM -1 PM | 249 Billingsley Road | 10+ years.
Saturday, August 27 | 9 AM -1 PM | 2845 Beatties Ford Road | Pre-K and Kindergarten focused
More>> http://mecknc.gov/HealthDepartment/ClinicServices/Pages/BackToSchool.aspx
Important K-12 legislation with great bipartisan support! Thx to Senate sponsors @ChrisCoons @JohnCornyn joined by @SenAngusKing @CaptMarkKelly @JimInhofe @BillCassidy and soon others including, we hope, NC’s @ThomTillis @SenatorBurr! More info at our colleagues at @CivXNow
From @GenNation: the Civics Secures Democracy Act could provide $1 Billion annual investment in schools, nonprofits, and universities for civic education programming and research. The bill is expected to be introduced in the House this month. We need NC Senators to support!
The @wsoctv candidate guide for the July 26 election is here. Early voting lasts until July 23 https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/vote-2022-city-charlotte-general-election-candidate-guide/LFASO2QAJVCBFFZGDIOKAAXH4I/
The new, nationwide, 988 number launches this weekend! It’s the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. This new, 3 digit number, is easier to remember, to call & to text. The call will go to the crisis center associated with the caller’s area code. #988 #Lifeline
Did you know the #CivicsSecuresDemocracyAct lead co-sponsors negotiated changes to the bill centered on its fiscal impact, securing spending offsets that make CSD 100% deficit neutral?
NEW: There are approximately 8.3 million newly eligible voters for the 2022 midterms, and nearly half are young people of color. These youngest potential voters are diversifying the electorate and can have a huge impact this November and in the future.
More than 8 Million Youth Are Newly Eligible Voters in 2022
There are an estimated 8.3 million newly eligible young voters for the 2022 midterm elections—meaning, youth who h...
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It's 8:00! You may now cast your early vote in person in Charlotte! You can vote at any location during this period. The general election for #CLTCC and #CLTMayor is July 26 @wsoctv
@GenNation @tracyruss @ibclark @elysedashew .@GenNation is a big part of why I am where I am today❤️ thank you!
Fantastic move forward by @GenNation alum @charhrobertson as a leader in public service. Youth leaders deserve support and opportunities. https://twitter.com/GenNation/status/1542309465067855874
Charlotte was one of our amazing HS student leaders who reported on the 2012 convention (and enjoyed time learning from journalists there and at theppl) thx to help from @tracyruss @ibclark @elysedashew and others! https://twitter.com/charhrobertson/status/1542131410189819904
Charlotte was one of our amazing HS student leaders who reported on the 2012 convention (and enjoyed time learning from journalists there and at theppl) thx to help from @tracyruss @ibclark @elysedashew and others!
In some personal news … I just joined @EvanMcMullin’s campaign for U.S. Senate! Excited to continue the fight for our democracy and our country’s future out in Utah.
Students need to build civic literacy - need to know how govt works, how to access + use good sources of civic info, and build civic experience. We’re part of @CivXNow coalition asking Congress to invest in quality civics education thru bipartisan Civics Secures Democracy Act.
“Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Chris Coons (D-DE), John Cornyn (R-TX), Jim Inhofe (R-OK), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), and Angus King (I-ME) recently reintroduced the bipartisan Civics Secures Democracy Act, which would invest in state and local civic education.” https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/06/28/jan-6-house-committee-misinformation-education/
“Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Chris Coons (D-DE), John Cornyn (R-TX), Jim Inhofe (R-OK), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), and Angus King (I-ME) recently reintroduced the bipartisan Civics Secures Democracy Act, which would invest in state and local civic education.” https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/06/28/jan-6-house-committee-misinformation-education/