GenerationNation

Developing a new generation of civic leaders who lead with purpose

Through GenerationNation, K-12 students learn first-hand how their governments and communities work; understand and play an active role in school and civic decision-making and co-creation; know how to find and use good sources of news and civic information; and, build social capital, knowledge, experience, and opportunity for leadership and success now and into college, career, and civic life.​

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Building a new generation of civic leaders for Charlotte and beyond. K-12 civic literacy + civic leadership @GenerationNation @nc.civics

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Meet Cullen, a junior at Independence. He is running to be the next CMS Student Advisor! Cullen wants to be Student Advisor because he wants to give voice to students and help school leaders to better understand what students are actually thinking and experiencing. “One of the most frustrating experiences or feelings a person can have is the feeling of being annoyed or not having a loud enough voice to be heard. After learning more about this position, I have found out that’s exactly the problem I would solve.“ 🗳️ CMS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: YOUR VOICE MATTERS! Did you know CMS is one of the only school districts in the country with a student representative to the Board of Education elected by a districtwide student vote? Here’s your chance to make your voice heard! The Student Advisor serves a one year term representing YOU at CMS school board meetings. 🗳️ Voting is open now through Election Day, November 3 🔗 CMS high school students, click the link in bio to vote or go to tinyurl.com/votecms2026 ✅ The Student Advisor program is a partnership between @cmsboard @charmeckschools @generationnation

Meet Cullen, a junior at Independence. He is running to be the next CMS Student...

🙌🏽 What an incredible job by @charmeckschools students Ava, Luka, McKinley, Sai, and Tomar, who presented about the @cityofhobbies project last week! They shared about the work of 30 local high school students who conducted research about hobbies and teen spaces this summer, trained on real research processes by UNC Charlotte Urban Institute and Danish public life design agency Gehl. In addition to the youth-led research findings, Dr Mecca Howe of UNC Charlotte Urban Institute presented results of a survey of 18,450 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students in grades 5-13 about youth hobbies - one of the largest (if not the largest) youth hobbies surveys in the US. ⚽️ 🎨 🎺 Learn about City of Hobbies and see research insights at cityofhobbies.org. Students ages 13+ and families can also apply on the website for a hobbies microgrant through Oct 28. This is just the beginning! If you would like to get involved as this work continues to move forward, let us know! 💫 Many thanks to @gambrellfdn for supporting City of Hobbies and to all of the Youth Fellows and partners @cmlibrary @clturbandesign @cischarlotte @dogreater @gehlpeople @generationnation @meckparkrec @mbkcltmeck @studiolaitio @clturbaninstitute

🙌🏽 What an incredible job by @charmeckschools students Ava, Luka, McKinley, Sai, and Tomar, who...

🇬🇧👋🏽🇺🇸 Excited to kick off year 2 of Voices Across Borders today! Voices Across Borders is an innovative international relations program bridging the gap between teens in Charlotte, North Carolina, and their peers at Eastbury Community School in Barking, a community in East London, United Kingdom. This morning, the youth-led discussion covered a wide range of topics including how US teens get jobs, differences in schools and transportation options in the different countries, how students manage time and prioritize extracurricular activities, and more. Through regular virtual collaboration, learning, and a potential future in-person exchange, this initiative equips the next generation with global perspective, leadership skills, and cultural competence required to thrive in a highly interconnected global economy. 🙌🏽 all the youth who participated on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, and to @jc_cougars senior @vote4ericc Eric who designed the program logo. Voices Across Borders is a partnership between City of Charlotte Office of Youth Opportunities @charlotte_youth, Eastbury Community School @eastburycommunity, and @generationnation .

🇬🇧👋🏽🇺🇸 Excited to kick off year 2 of Voices Across Borders today! Voices Across Borders...

Meet Sreenika, a sophomore at Providence. She is running to be the next CMS Student Advisor! Sreenika wants to be Student Advisor to represent and voice the concerns of students at school as well as to make their CMS experience fun, supportive, and educational. “Due to my ability to speak with many people and accurately represent the needs of diverse students in CMS. I have the ability to voice the concerns of a variety of students across CMS and give them the opportunities they need to prepare them for the future.” 🗳️ CMS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: YOUR VOICE MATTERS! Did you know CMS is one of the only school districts in the country with a student representative to the Board of Education elected by a districtwide student vote? Here’s your chance to make your voice heard! The Student Advisor serves a one year term representing YOU at CMS school board meetings. 🗳️ Voting is open now through Election Day, November 3 🔗 CMS high school students, click the link in bio to vote or go to tinyurl.com/votecms2026 ✅ The Student Advisor program is a partnership between @cmsboard @charmeckschools @generationnation

Meet Sreenika, a sophomore at Providence. She is running to be the next CMS Student...

Meet Aser, a junior at East Mecklenburg. He is running to be the next CMS Student Advisor! Aser wants to be Student Advisor because he believes students deserve a voice in the decisions that shape their education. “As a student, I experience both the strengths of our schools and the challenges students face every day. I want to bring those experiences to the Board, listen to students with different perspectives, and make sure their concerns are represented. I also want to learn how decisions are made at the district level and use this experience to grow as a leader. I am ready to listen, speak up, and represent students with honesty and responsibility.” 🗳️ CMS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: YOUR VOICE MATTERS! Did you know CMS is one of the only school districts in the country with a student representative to the Board of Education elected by a districtwide student vote? Here’s your chance to make your voice heard! The Student Advisor serves a one year term representing YOU at CMS school board meetings. 🗳️ Voting is open now through Election Day, November 3 🔗 CMS high school students, click the link in bio to vote or go to tinyurl.com/votecms2026 ✅ The Student Advisor program is a partnership between @cmsboard @charmeckschools @generationnation

Meet Aser, a junior at East Mecklenburg. He is running to be the next CMS...

Meet Luka, a junior at Ballantyne Ridge. He is running to be the next CMS Student Advisor! Luka wants to be Student Advisor because he feels the role is a bridge between CMS students and our educational leadership. He’s had students come to him with concerns about funding inequality and resources at various schools and express CMS policy concerns due to his background in CMYC. “If elected, I would create a clear line of communication with the students in the district through direct meetings with student governments, principals and students. I believe that effective representation is not simply about speaking for students, but about listening to them. I would work to understand the experiences of students and the rationale behind district policies so that I can accurately represent students to the Board.” 🗳️ CMS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: YOUR VOICE MATTERS! Did you know CMS is one of the only school districts in the country with a student representative to the Board of Education elected by a districtwide student vote? Here’s your chance to make your voice heard! The Student Advisor serves a one year term representing YOU at CMS school board meetings. 🗳️ Voting is open now through Election Day, November 3 🔗 CMS high school students, click the link in bio to vote or go to tinyurl.com/votecms2026 ✅ The Student Advisor program is a partnership between @cmsboard @charmeckschools @generationnation

Meet Luka, a junior at Ballantyne Ridge. He is running to be the next CMS...

Meet Kyle, a sophomore at Hough. He is running to be the next CMS Student Advisor! One of Kyle’s goals is to see his peers be less stressed. He is dedicated to playing a role in making CMS work better overall, and especially where the district can make the day any student has better. “When I was in eighth grade, I sent an email to the Board about a concern I had following a friend’s comment, and was directed to the role of Student Advisor. Ever since then, I have been waiting my turn to be able to apply and make a difference. Student Advisor is my way to make an impact. It gives me a megaphone in which I can channel the voices of my peers into, and get a chance to create meaningful change.” 🗳️ CMS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: YOUR VOICE MATTERS! Did you know CMS is one of the only school districts in the country with a student representative to the Board of Education elected by a districtwide student vote? Here’s your chance to make your voice heard! The Student Advisor serves a one year term representing YOU at CMS school board meetings. 🗳️ Voting is open now through Election Day, November 3 🔗 CMS high school students, click the link in bio to vote or go to tinyurl.com/votecms2026 ✅ The Student Advisor program is a partnership between @cmsboard, @charmeckschools, and @generationnation

Meet Kyle, a sophomore at Hough. He is running to be the next CMS Student...

Join us this Wednesday at 5 PM for the CMS Student Advisor Candidate Forum! 🗣️✨ Meet the candidates for @cmsstudentadvisor, hear their ideas, and learn how they plan to represent YOU! 📍 Attend in person or 📺 tune in on YouTube to watch live! 📅 Wednesday, October 21 ⏰ 5:00 PM 📍 In person at the Government Center or on YouTube @Itz.TeeTeee @kyle.for.cms.student.advisor @luka4_cmsstudentadvisor @aser_cms.student.advisor sreenika4studentadvisor @cullenpyles4cms @voteachyutacmsadvisor @avery.scrivy @taleyaforcmsadvisor @gabi4studentadvisor

Join us this Wednesday at 5 PM for the CMS Student Advisor Candidate Forum! 🗣️✨...

Meet Tahirah, a junior at West Charlotte High School. She is running for CMS Student Advisor! Tahirah is passionate about making sure students have a voice in the decisions that impact their lives. “I want to serve as Student Advisor because I believe students deserve a stronger voice in decisions that affect them. Through SGA, Sources of Strength, NHS, and starting a sports journalism club, I’ve learned to listen, lead, and speak up for others. I want to bring students’ real experiences to the Board and help make sure they feel heard, valued, and represented.” 🗳️ CMS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: YOUR VOICE MATTERS! Did you know CMS is one of the only school districts in the country with a student representative to the Board of Education elected by a districtwide student vote? Here’s your chance to make your voice heard! The Student Advisor serves a one year term representing YOU at CMS school board meetings. 🗳️ Voting is open now through Election Day, November 3 🔗 CMS high school students, vote at tinyurl.com/votecms2026 (link in bio!) ✅ The Student Advisor program is a partnership between @cmsboard, @charmeckschools, and @generationnation

Meet Tahirah, a junior at West Charlotte High School. She is running for CMS Student...

👋🏽 Meet the finalist candidates for CMS Student Advisor 2027! These students, chosen by a school board panel, will campaign in October through November 3. All CMS high school students in grades 9-13 can vote to elect the next student advisor! More info to come. Big thanks to ALL the amazing applicants across CMS high schools! We appreciate your willingness to step up as leaders and make your voices heard!! ⭐️

👋🏽 Meet the finalist candidates for CMS Student Advisor 2027! These students, chosen by a...

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