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Kids Voting Mecklenburg

  700 East Stonewall St.
 Charlotte, NC 28202

 

704-343-6999
OCTOBER 2011
Civic learning in Charlotte

2011-12 off to a great start
In August, we kicked off our 20th year working with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and non-public schools in the community.

Kids Voting Mecklenburg is Charlotte's organization for K-12 civic education. Our programs and resources focus on themes about government, civic participation and leadership to help students in school, build civic literacy and develop young people as effective citizens and leaders.

Learn more about programs and resources available to CMS and non-public schools across the community.
 

School Representatives 

Who leads Kids Voting programs at your child's school? Find out, here...

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

October 14th, take an unconventional look at political conventions
Join Charlotte Teachers Institute, UNCC, Davidson and Kids Voting at UNCC Center City.
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October 19th Candidate Forum with MeckEd and WFAE
We're excited to partner on this event - a great opportunity for students to make their voices heard.
Learn more.... Students from our program Youth Voice will also be featured in candidate interviews to be aired later in October on WTVI.

Election 2011  
Local elections are the best way to teach students about government and civic participation!
Learn more here, and continue to check our Civic Learning Center for news and learning opportunities through November 8.

Community service: Election 2011
We're recruiting volunteers now for Election 2011. This is a great service-learning opportunity for students!
Learn more...

Teens: Register now for YouthCivics
Great opportunity for high school students in Civics & Economics or with an interest in government, law and public service. Fall class runs November 9-December 13. 
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Teens: Join Youth Voice - Leadership Alliance
All teens are invited to build leadership skills and make their voices heard in this exciting program that connects students with community leaders. Youth will meet this semester with Anthony Foxx, Jennifer Roberts, Eric Davis and other leaders who make decisions and policies impacting kids.
Learn more, and visit Youth Voice on Facebook.

CHAMPIONS FOR DEMOCRACY
Giving students the advantage of civic education

We've kicked off our 2011-12 funding campaign! Many thanks to those who recently signed on to support civic learning!

John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Donor Advised Fund
NPower
ciber
Mecklenburg Bar Foundation
Blumenthal Foundation
Piedmont Natural Gas
Snyder's - Lance
State Farm
Wray Ward (inkind)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (inkind)

How can you help to make sure students have opportunities to learn how their governments and communities work so they can succeed in school, graduate and become effective citizens and leaders? Donate now! Sponsorships are available - increase your business or organization's marketing reach and brand awareness. Contact us or learn more...

 

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More than a mock vote

Kids Voting Mecklenburg connects classroom education with community civic learning opportunities to help students meet K-12 goals in history, civics and language arts, build civic literacy and become effective citizens and leaders.


For more information, contact Amy Farrell (info@kidsvoting.org or 704-343-6999) or visit Kids Voting Mecklenburg at www.kidsvoting.org or www.facebook.com/kidsvotingcharlotte.