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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Want to learn more about the candidates for the 2022 CMS Student Advisor to the Board?
Click below: http://go.boarddocs.com/nc/cmsnc/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=C9BKN751E680
This month, 7 student leaders are running for 2022 Student Advisor for @CMSboard. More info soon! Congrats candidates: Bella, Catherine, Claire, Juan, Letrell, Malachi and Veronica! #cltmeckyouth #studentslead #studentvoice
The city and @MeckCounty are accepting entries from local college students for the Leading the Charge decal design competition. The selected design will be placed on all city and county low-emission vehicles and the designer will be awarded $5,000.
Leading the Charge Decal Competition
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On #GivingTuesdayCLT #GivingTuesday support K-12 civic literacy and leadership education across Charlotte. YOU can help develop a new generation of civic leaders. Donate to GenerationNation: http://bit.ly/gnfund
Congratulations, student civic leaders!!!
The seven finalists for the 2022 CMS Student Advisor are:
Bella Naspinski
Catherine Tiddy
Claire Ryu
Juan Torres Munoz
Letrell Grady
Malachi Thompson
Veronica Bofah
I can sing the praises of high school students as the best learners. They haven’t become jaded, they still collaborate, they learn from one another, they can support one another. They are the best of what we can hope for community.
Great to see so many awesome candidates for @CMSboard Student Advisor! Panel is reviewing applications + plans to announce finalists next week. In the meantime, ALL @CharMeckSchools HS students are invited to sign up for and serve on the student advisory council! #cltmeckyouth
Want to be elected to be 2022 Student Advisor? Sign up to be a candidate by 12:00 noon tomorrow! https://twitter.com/CharMeckSchools/status/1462767874565627910
Only a few hours left to submit your application to be the next @CMSboard Student Advisor. Application closes at noon TODAY!
Apply now: https://bit.ly/CMSstudentadvisorapp
Want to be elected to be 2022 Student Advisor? Sign up to be a candidate by 12:00 noon tomorrow!
TOMORROW is the last day to get your application in to be the next @CMSboard Student Advisor!
Apply NOW: https://bit.ly/CMSstudentadvisorapp
There are only a few days left for 10th and 11th graders to apply to be the next @CMSboard Student Advisor!
Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/CMSstudentadvisorapp
Attention Charlotte! @WBTV_News @WCCBCharlotte @SpecNews1CLT @theobserver @FOX46News @wsoctv @wcnc
High school students, want to build your civic leadership? Apply now for Youth Lead Charlotte-Mecklenburg! http://bit.ly/YLCMapply #leadership #studentslead #civicleaders
Jasleen, Stella, Jaylen, Breana, John, Veronica, Calvin, Sidney, Malachi, and Mira are excited to rep #Charlotte at @leagueofcities #CitySummit2021! Great to collab with student and adult leaders from across US! Jasleen is a leader on conference planning team. #cltmeckyouth
Want to encourage students today!
Keep your heads-up, stay updated and make sure to always have a positive mindset and that will create a great start to your day.
Have a great day students!
There is only ONE WEEK left to get your application in to be the next @CMSboard Student Advisor!
Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/CMSstudentadvisorapp
Boogie’s Back 🕺
Helping hands needed for Greenway Park Elementary campus beautification day on Sat. Nov 20th. - 9a-11a.
👀 juniors and sophomores, here’s a way to lead in your school district and community! Applications are due 11/23 at 12:00 noon. We are excited to partner with @CharMeckSchools @CMSboard on this amazing student leadership opportunity! #cltmeckyouth #studentslead #studentvoice
@CMSboard is looking for the next Student Advisor! Applicants must be in 10th or 11th grade.
Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/CMSstudentadvisorapp
We must get guns out of young people’s hands. When our community rises to that challenge, our schools will be able to focus on our mission of educating students.
It’s here: 13,500 doses of Pfizer vaccine for children 5-11 years old!!
Our staff is working hard to prepare for distribution. We’ll have more details on locations and events once the CDC gives final approval.
Calling all high school juniors! Apply to serve as an advisor on @CTruittNCDPI Student Advisory Council. Members will serve on the council for two-years and is open to all NC students. Applications must be submitted by noon, 11/15. Learn more and apply - https://bit.ly/3EwTto7.
Emerging civic leaders (YOU) in grades 9-11: Learn first-hand how #Charlotte works, explore civic issues, meet new friends, and find out how YOU can be a civic leader in YOUR school and city! Sign up for Youth Lead 2022: http://bit.ly/YLCMapply #civicleaders #studentslead
We are proud to support The Mayor’s Racial Equity Initiative and its four workstreams:
1) Bridge the Digital Divide
2) Invest in Corridors of Opportunity
3) Transform Johnson C. Smith University for the Future
4) Catalyze Employer Commitment #EquityCLT https://twitter.com/EquityCLT/status/1455234100328022022
The Mayor's Racial Equity Initiative will bring positive change by setting a standard of racial equity, social justice, economic opportunity, and upward mobility through private partnerships and strategic investments.
#EquityCLT #MayorsEquityInitiative
The @cltmayor's Racial Equity Initiative is a $250 million public-private partnership to advance more leaders of color, develop career paths for students and workforce development programs, and extend corporate policies for equity. #EquityCLT https://equityclt.org/
Are you a current high school student interested in technology and looking for an internship that will pay you $25/hour to code and play e-sports?! No previous experience required, see below for more information! Deadline is Nov 3rd to apply.
https://buff.ly/3mqw4yv
Are you a high school student who’s interested in talking about mental health? Apply by 11/1 to be a co-host for season 2 of #OnOurMinds, SRL’s first teen mental health podcast. https://airtable.com/shrTrC8BGerrUd9Db
CMS students get Monday 11/1 as a teacher work day, giving them a 4-day weekend. Board vote is 8-1. Officials say time is needed for mandatory state reading training for elementary teachers. Also 3 new early release days.
https://go.boarddocs.com/nc/cmsnc/Board.nsf/files/C82UEP7BB72E/$file/Recommendation%20to%20Change%20the%202021_2022%20Academic%20Calendar.pdf