CIVICS IN ACTION: ELECTION 2012
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Learn, think and decide: Election 2012
Through Election 2012, K-12 students have a great opportunity to learn about and experience government, democracy and leadership. Non-partisan activities help students read, write, listen, analyze, discuss, vote, and more!
Find out how your child's school is involved - connect with the GenerationNation School Representative.
Students report!
Youth are attending - and reporting on government, candidates, Election 2012, issues, policies and decisions. At the DNC they saw the First Lady, atten  ded protests, heard 2 Presidents speak, and more. Across Charlotte, students attend and report on city issues and policies impacting youth.
Students across the community are invited to be reporters this election - and beyond. Share reports, photos and videos.
Kids Voting Mock Election
Charlotte-area students have the opportunity to experience Election 2012 through the Kids Voting mock election, a program of GenerationNation. This is the 20th year the program has been offered in Charlotte.
From October 22 through November 6, K-12 students will cast their own ballots in local, state and national races. Charlotte students will also weigh in on local government referendum questions. Non-partisan educational activities, curriculum and resources are available on GenerationNation's Election 2012 website.
Learn more about Kids Voting Election 2012.
Building civic leaders and problem-solvers When students know how their governments and communities work, they build essential knowledge for school, the workplace and for life.
Youth CivicsTeens: learn how local government works by attending real government meetings, finding out where government gets its money, who makes decisions - and weighing in on policies and issues! Learn more and register Youth Voice Leadership AllianceHigh school students are invited to participate in the Youth Leadership Alliance, Mecklenburg's Youth Voice. Learn more
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GenerationNation
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5 join Board of Directors
The GenerationNation Board of Directors recently welcomed 5 new members:
- Elyse Dashew, community volunteer
- D. Franklin Freeman, ASPIRA NC
- Mike Henry, Wray Ward
- Don Jonas, Care Ring
- Rachel Hunt Nilender, community volunteer
How can you and your company give K-12 students the advantage of civic literacy?
We're educating students and building leaders - and there's still work to be done. Your financial and volunteer resources provide current programs, build capacity and fuel growth to meet the needs of schools, students and the Charlotte area. 2012 is the ideal time to engage students in civic learning and leadership!
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GenerationNation
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Giving Charlotte's students an advantage
Smart, fun and engaging activities tied to Common Core, NC standards and other goals connect classroom education with hands-on experiences to maximize interest and impact. GenerationNation builds civic literacy from an early age and develops young people as effective citizens and leaders.
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Election 2012 curriculum, reading lists, activities
 connectTell your friends. Involve your school or youth program. Educate and engage your students.        Board of DirectorsGeorge Battle III Sarah Curme Elyse Dashew D. Franklin Freeman Mike Henry Don Jonas Yvonne Levine Patton McDowell Rachel Hunt Nilender Tarina Pettiway Amanda Raymond Elizabeth Stanley Logan Stewart Mike Tanck Michel Vaughan Scot Williams Julian Wright, Chair Kamina Young Executive DirectorAmy Farrell |
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