Friends, Happy Spring! Thank you for supporting GenerationNation - home of K-12 civic education, Youth Voice Leadership Alliance, Youth Civics, Kids Voting and other smart, fun and engaging educational programs!
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GenerationNation at work
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Students speak out on CMS budget
Representatives from GenerationNation program Youth Voice Leadership Alliance spoke to school board members at the March 27 public hearing on the CMS budget. Instead of asking for budget items or complaining about an issue, they asked board members to focus on students, work together and think about the big picture. View video below or click here.
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Without civics, Idol judges better known than Supreme Court
We live in an increasingly divisive and strident political climate. Students are watching. What are they learning?
GenerationNation board chairman Julian Wright weighs in with an op-ed in the Charlotte Observer.
Youth priorities for city, county and CMS
At the March 6 Youth Summit, over 70 students representing a wide variety of high schools and youth programs met to discuss and weigh in on community priorities. Where do youth think the city, county and CMS should be focusing efforts? Read more
Text messaging to learn and engage  GenerationNation is partnering with NPower and ciber to develop programs that incorporate text messaging into civic education, youth leadership, and youth voice. Learn more |
Learn and engage
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Are you ready for #K12in2012?
GenerationNation is partnering with a variety of local, state and national organizations to make Charlotte in 2012 and Election 2012  a fun, exciting, educational experience for K-12 students.
Let us know what you are interested in learning about, non-partisan activities you would find most helpful for your classroom or family, resources to share, suggestions, comments or ideas. Contact us
K-12 civic learning opportunities
This spring, there are many opportunities for civic learning. and engagement. 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. Here are a few resources we like:
Community Leaders: 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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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.
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