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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@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/
Gov. Cooper has proclaimed June 19 as Juneteenth Day. As we celebrate Black heritage, liberation, freedom and the great progress we have made, we must continue to be aware that systemic racism still persists. There is more work for us to do.
https://governor.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2022/06/17/governor-cooper-proclaims-june-19-juneteenth-day
It's going to take everyone to #growvoters. Every field, community, and institution: educators, policymakers, community organizations, funders, parents, election officials, political campaigns working not just for youth, but *with* youth.
The #CivicsSecuresDemocracyAct has been reintroduced in the Senate with four new original co-sponsors. Read more about it in our press release.
CSD Reintroduced in the Senate with Four New Original Cosponsors - CivXNow
BIPARTISAN CIVICS SECURES DEMOCRACY ACT REINTRODUCED IN SENATE, PROVIDES HISTORIC INVESTMENT IN CIVIC EDUCATION First ...
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What does it mean to #growvoters and why is it so necessary for the future of an equitable and representative American democracy? https://youtu.be/TL2JJ3O3-4s
Proud to support the work of @civicyouth to #growvoters and as a leader in the group’s Teaching for Democracy Alliance to champion evidence-based, nonpartisan, and equitable civic learning opportunities for K-12 students
We were so excited to share our new CIRCLE Growing Voters report with friends in D.C. last week. Now we want to share it with the rest of the world! Read on to learn how to #growvoters, and hope you'll join us for our virtual launch event this afternoon. https://circle.tufts.edu/latest-research/major-report-how-drastically-increase-youth-voter-participation-and-reduce
LIVE--> @January6thCmte Public Hearing – LIVE at 8pm ET on C-SPAN, @cspanRadio, the FREE C-SPAN Now App and online here: https://www.c-span.org/video/?520282-1/open-testimony-january-6-committee #January6thCommitteeHearings https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1vAGRkqOmYjJl
I so enjoyed speaking with students at @GenNation where I served on the Board for many years! https://twitter.com/GenNation/status/1534967386507464710
Great to talk to @HuntforNCSenate about how the NC General Assembly works! Thanks for continuing to support GenerationNation and young leaders! #cltmeckyouth
Spent the afternoon learning SO much at NC Museum of @naturalsciences! Wonderful museum in Raleigh. #cltmeckyouth
Great to talk to @HuntforNCSenate about how the NC General Assembly works! Thanks for continuing to support GenerationNation and young leaders! #cltmeckyouth
Getting ready to see our state legislators in action #cltmeckyouth
Bye, Charlotte. Raleigh, here we come! @NC_By_Train 🛤#cltmeckyouth
Thank you @historymadebyus for hosting this year’s #Civvys! We were honored to receive this national award for civic innovation a couple of years ago and pleased to help review and judge this year’s nominees!
Ever wondered if there was an Oscar award for civic engagement? Surprise – there is! We’re so excited to be hosting the #Civvys at the #CivicSeason Kickoff Party (happening THIS weekend!) Don’t miss it!
https://www.thecivicseason.com/events/announcing-the-winners-of-the-5th-annual-civvys-awards/
Students! We need your feedback to design a better online experience for YOU. Do you have ideas for improvements to the CMS district or school websites? Join a 30-minute Zoom session tomorrow and share your thoughts. Sign up today! https://forms.gle/vne8e54qVr3WADsB8
The only thing that can stop a bad politician with a vote is a good citizen with a vote.
Jacob Philadelphia was five years old when he visited the Oval Office and asked if his hair was like mine. That photo became one of our favorites – a reminder of the power of seeing yourself in your leaders.
Today, he's graduating from high school! Check out our recent reunion.
The front page of the paper here in Uvalde this morning.
Leader Calvin Duong gives back to CMS by serving! He invites other HS students to join him by serving on the CLT-Meck Youth Council, the student advisory council for @CharMeckSchools @CLTgov @MeckCounty @GenNation where he is a new CMYC prez. Meet Calvin https://youtu.be/CMoqS9Y7M70
When you have a platform, be ready, speak forcefully, and let your heart say what needs to be heard.
We've got issues all around us. Get in the way. Disrupt. As Coach Kerr said, don't get numb. https://twitter.com/warriors/status/1529246789290934272
Steve Kerr on today's tragic shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
Horrible news: Fifteen have died in a shooting at Robb elementary school, according to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who said there are 14 students and one teacher killed. The shooter is dead.
It's Meck Dec Day! Get the facts from our Historic Landmarks Commission director, including some of the very familiar names who were involved. #TDIH
Happy #MeckDec Day! @Cltspeccoll is home to this rare 1826 printing of the Mecklenburg Declaration. Commissioned by Dr. James Gettys McGreedy Ramsey, grandson of John McKnitt Alexander–one of the original Meck Dec signers–in 1826, only 7 copies are known to exist. #CltHistory
To the HS athletes that follow me:
You are some of the most influential, & often most popular people on your campus. Don’t allow bullying, in any of its forms, in your schools! You can change someone’s life by being kind or standing up for them when others won’t ❤️