Friends, Happy February! Thank you for supporting GenerationNation - home of K-12 civic education, Youth Voice Leadership Alliance, Youth Civics, Kids Voting Mecklenburg and other educational programs!
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Teachers, Parents and Students
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K-12 civic learning opportunities
This month, there are many opportunities for civic learning. GenerationNation helps K-12 students to learn about and understand government, leadership and civic participation through non-political educational activities and learning opportunities great for students, teachers and parents to use in the classroom, after school or at home.
Activities incorporate reading, writing, critical thinking, analysis of information, communication skills, civics and government, leadership and more.
Black History Month
Presidents Day
Local Government: Talking with Officials
Kids Voting USA: Being a Leader
C-SPAN Electoral College Maps and Posters
Want to help us on a project related to Charlotte in 2012?GenerationNation is partnering with a variety of local, state and national organizations to make Charlotte in 2012 a catalyst for civic learning, engagement and leadership. GenerationNation initiatives will provide opportunities for all K-12 students to learn, engage and lead in 2012 and years to come.
As part of this project, GenerationNation is developing, collecting and sharing curriculum and learning opportunities with nonpolitical, interdisciplinary themes that highlight civic leadership, government, civic participation, the conventions, Election 2012, media literacy, 21st century learning and more.
Do you have resources to share, suggestions, comments or ideas?
- What kind of information, lesson plan or learning opportunity would YOU find most useful? Please let us know.
- Would you like to provide a lesson, activity or idea that you have used (or want to use) in the classroom? We will recognize your contribution.
- Want to help with this project? Contact us!
More info: contact us by email or 704-343-6999. |
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Connect with youth civic leaders
Public officials and other community leaders are invited to partner with high school students to solve community issues impacting children and youth through the Youth Voice - Leadership Alliance program.
- Student leaders and emerging leaders meet regularly with community leaders to provide a youth perspective in policy and decision-making.
- It is a great way for students to build civic leadership skills and interests - and, it is a good way for you to learn the issues - and solutions - on the minds of today's students.
- Contact us about setting up a meeting with the youth council or smaller groups of students. The group meets regularly, usually at the Government Center and at schools.
- Tell us how we can help you. Share an issue or topic where youth feedback would be helpful to you. Teens can weigh in at a meeting or by email, social media or text message. Get thoughtful feedback on policies and decisions impacting K-12 students.
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Youth
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Attend the 4th annual Youth Summit
Join us for the 4th annual Youth Summit on March 6, 2012. This is a great opportunity for high school students to learn about government, build leadership skills and collaborate with other teen leaders on a youth agenda for government officials.
Who's invited? High school student leaders and emerging leaders - if you care what happens at your school or in the community, you're a leader!
More information and registration for the free event hosted by Youth Voice Leadership Alliance, a youth civic leadership program of GenerationNation.
Learn more about Youth Voice and check out the Youth Voice page on Facebook.
Sign up now for Youth Civics Are you interested in government, law or public service? GenerationNation's exciting program, YouthCivics, will have its next session in March and April. Participants attend real government meetings, see the courthouse and meet a judge, find out who the leaders are, where government gets (and spends) its money, explore careers and more. Learn more and register How Youth Civics helps me - student perspective
Experience NC governmentWant to learn about - and experience - state government? Serve as a North Carolina General Assembly page. Details here |
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Kids Voting Mecklenburg changes name
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Kids Voting Mecklenburg, the Charlotte area's K-12 civics education organization for 20 years, has changed its name to GenerationNation, a reflection of the group's broad scope of work and vision to expand students' understanding and interest in government, leadership and community affairs through civics education, civic learning opportunities and civic leadership training. Read more |
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Kids Voting Mecklenburg is now GenerationNation.
The education-focused nonprofit organization, founded in 1992, changed its name in December 2011 to better reflect the wide range of educational tools and learning opportunities the organization provides, and envisions, to positively impact K-12 students and the Charlotte area.
Programs educate and engage students in government, leadership and civic life. Current initiatives of GenerationNation include K-12 civic education and teacher training, Youth Civics, Youth Voice - Leadership Alliance, and the Kids Voting Mecklenburg election.
GenerationNation
info@generationnation.org
704-343-6999
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Get involved
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