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; 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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*NEW* from our @CivicYouth research team
Even as they distrust major institutions, a majority of young people see politics as important to their personal identity & more than 3 in 4 youth say they believe they can get involved and improve their communities.
@TuftsUniversity https://twitter.com/civicyouth/status/1620405159162519554
NEW: Young people remain interested, engaged in, and hopeful about democracy—even as they distrust major institutions. But many (especially youth of color) have lacked the support to feel qualified enough to participate or don't see opportunities to do so. https://circle.tufts.edu/latest-research/youth-are-interested-political-action-lack-support-and-opportunities
Confused about your high school or district’s student media rules? Join us on Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. ET for a Student Media Policy Workshop! We’ll walk you through how to find your policy and unpack what it means for your newsroom. https://bit.ly/3QOvHey
✔️ Is it legit? A question you can ask yourself anytime you come upon a piece of info. Use this infographic as a guide to vetting a source & determining its trustworthiness.
📌 More resources on learning how to tell fact from fiction: http://NewsLiteracyWeek.org
#NewsLiteracyWeek
📢📢📢📢📢Calling all NC #socialstudies teacher-leaders! The nomination deadline has been extended to January 31st!!!!! @NCCSS Executive Board & Leadership positions! For more info: http://ncsocialstudies.org/2023election #ncsocialstudiesmatters #sschat
Regardless of our political persuasions, we can all agree that civic literacy through comprehensive civics education is fundamental in ensuring that our pluralistic democracy remains intact and continues to function despite our ideological differences.
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The starting line of civics education
Our political friction begins with our understanding of American government
www.deseret.com
At Glen Lake Elementary, recess is a mixed blessing, in part because their school has many kids with physical disabilities, but no adaptive playground equipment. That is until one 5th-grade class banded together to make sure their school had a playground for everyone.
The NC Council on the Holocaust and NCDPI are seeking middle and high school SS and ELA teachers to participate in teacher input and feedback on curriculum content that has been developed for 6-12 classrooms. Applications are due by January 31. Apply: https://bit.ly/teacherreview23
You can't miss the next #sschat on January 23rd, guest-hosted by our friends at @iCivics.
We will be talking about #inquiry with a special focus on our elementary colleagues #elemed #3rdchat #4thchat #5thchat
Spread the word and bring your own questions/curiosity!!
Thank you, MLK, for your sacrifices.
As you suffered physical abuse.
While marching on highways.
While boycotting buses & businesses.
While sitting-in at lunch counters.
It’s nice to celebrate you today.
But let us honor your life by more than just talking about it.
#DOthework
Join #CLTCC members @VoteDanteCLT and Marjorie Molina, and @Mark4thePeople and @cmsneedssneed, on Jan. 21 at the Eastside Inter-Governmental Prioritization Summit to discuss priorities for east Charlotte.
Register: https://bit.ly/EastsideSummit
For high school students who are interested in a career in law. @CharMeckSchools @CabCoSchools @UCPSNC @York1Schools https://twitter.com/Meck_Bar/status/1613339376259403777
More info, volunteer opportunities and registration: https://www.meckbar.org/DiversityConference.
#mymcb #DiversityandInclusion #students #lawschool
Laksha Ramkumar of Butler High joins the @CMSboard as this year's student adviser.
Laksha takes the lead! As 2023 Student Advisor to @CMSboard, Laksha represents 141,000 @CharMeckSchools students in 181 schools. She joins in board discussions, ensuring that student perspectives can be included in district policy and decision making. 1/2
Apply to this awesome program! https://twitter.com/NCTF_Program/status/1611392091044585472
🚨 🚨 Breaking News‼️ ‼️
The application deadline for the 2022-2023 NC Teaching Fellows Program has been extended until January 27th, 2023!
You can possibly receive up to $4125 per semester to attend 1 of 8 partner institutions in NC!Learn more at
http://www.ncteachingfellows.com
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Point-in-Time Count is a one-night estimate of those experiencing sheltered or unsheltered homelessness in the County. It informs local decision-making in the work to end and prevent homelessness. Sign up to help » https://meck.co/3ZoarjN
Students: want to be a civic difference maker in 2023? Apply now for Youth Lead Charlotte-Meck, a civic leadership program for students in grades 9-11. Meet students from different schools to learn how Charlotte works, learn from adult leaders, and more! https://tinyurl.com/gnylcm
As extreme temps drive unusually high energy demand across the Carolinas we have begun short, temporary power outages. These emergency outages are necessary to protect the energy grid against longer, more widespread outages. We appreciate your patience. http://spr.ly/60163zi6k
#BreakingNews for civic education: the year-end omnibus appropriations bill just passed by Congress includes a significant increase in funding for K–12 civic education, from the current $7.75M to $23M. Read all about it in our press release.
Press Release: CIVIC EDUCATION RECEIVES SIGNIFICANT BOOST, AS FEDERAL LAWMAKERS APPROPRIATE $23 MILLION IN LAST-MINUTE OMNIBUS BILL - CivXNow
First significant increase in federal dollars for civic education comes after yearslong effort to pass the Civics Se...
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Congratulations @ClarissaMBrooks! Proud of you and can’t wait to see what you accomplish next! Clarissa is a @CharMeckSchools grad and student leader at @SMHSSabres and @GenNation #ForbesUnder30
Speechless.
Thank you endlessly✨ #ForbesUnder30
Want to help strengthen CMS and Charlotte for the better? Invest in a new generation of civic leaders! By donating to @GenNation on #givingtuesdayclt (or any day!) you’re giving students hands-on K-12 civic literacy and civic leadership education. http://bit.ly/gnfund
“Insufficient investment in civic education undercuts one of the original purposes of establishing public education in the mid-1800s: to inform citizens and prepare them for the tasks of self-government.”
I'm a State Election Chief. We Need to Do Something About Civics Education (Opinion)
With political polarization growing, schools are our best hope for imparting democratic values, writes Kentucky's secretary of state.
www.edweek.org
You sit down at the #Thanksgiving table & a family member shares a false story that's been debunked.
- What do you say?
- How can you approach the family member without attacking them?
Here are 6️⃣ tips for those holiday conversations ⤵️
Download: https://bit.ly/SpeakUpNLP
Happy birthday to the great state of North Carolina! On November 21, 1789, the N.C. General Assembly ratified the U.S. Constitution, becoming the 12th state in the nation.
I’m thankful that voters strongly support more public funding for civic education. Congress has the opportunity to make a generational investment in K-12 civics by passing the bipartisan Civics Secures Democracy Act during the holiday season #CivXNow
What’s your wish for Charlotte? Sidney, Mira, and Calvin helped kids to think about their wishes and ideas for the city and begin to explore what their roles as kid leaders might be in making those wishes come true. Thx Jack & Jill for inviting us to work with your group! 1/2
Hi #sschat & #hsgovchat tweeps! A teacher from Cambridge, UK is looking to connect his students w/ HS U.S. Gov students to help them better understand cultural, rational & structural differences between our governing systems. If interested, email Gavin: gsheffield@longroad.ac.uk
🙌🏼 Congratulations to @butlerbulldawgs junior Laksha who was elected by peers across @CharMeckSchools to be 2023 Student Advisor to @CMSboard! Great job by ALL 8 candidates who ran positive campaigns focused on policy and ideas! #studentslead #stuvoice #civiced
