CIVICS IN ACTION: ELECTION 2012
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Teach your children about democracy: take them to vote!
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 GenerationNation (formerly known as Kids Voting Mecklenburg) has offered the non-partisan educational program in Charlotte.
On the student ballot
In the October 22 - November 6 election, students cast their own ballots for President, Governor and other races plus weigh in on questions proposed by local officials in the student referendum. (This year, students vote on new CMS magnet program choices, county budget priorities, the merits of city-county consolidation, and other issues.) The results are counted and announced after voting ends on November 6.
How to participate
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!
 Kids Voting Days at the Polls
On Kids Voting Days students vote at designated polling places across the community. Look for the Kids Voting booths, staffed by GenerationNation volunteers. Early Voting Saturday, Nov. 3 from 10:00AM until 5:00PM - Beatties Ford Regional Library
- Cornelius Town Hall
- Hickory Grove Library
- Independence Regional Library
- Mint Hill Library
- Morrison Regional Library
- North County Regional Library
- Steele Creek Library
- South County Regional Library
- Sugar Creek Library
- University City Regional Library
- West Boulevard Library
Election DayTuesday, November 6 at sites across the community. The sites are set up like early voting is for adults - kids can participate at any Kids Voting station. Online Easy and fun access for Charlotte-region students - find your ballot here.
At school or after school From Bruns Avenue to Country Day, the Boys and Girls Clubs and Levine Children's Hospital, schools, youth programs and other organizations are setting up voting for their students. Ask your child's teacher, principal or School Representative about your school's Kids Voting election. Or contact GenerationNation.
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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 Civics
Teens: 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! Next program starts in November. Learn more and register Youth Voice Leadership Alliance
High school students are invited to participate in the Youth Leadership Alliance, Mecklenburg's Youth Voice. Learn more |
Support GenerationNation
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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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See photos of GenNation at work
election 2012
Election 2012 curriculum, reading lists, activities
connect Tell 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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