Voting is just the beginning
Smart, fun activities for K-12 civic literacy and leadership all year
Election 2013 Results

While adult voter turnout was low in this year's election, the community's K-12 students were eager to learn about local government and issues, build skills for active citizenship, and make their own voices heard. Over 35,000 students participated. We're still counting the votes!   

 

Charlotte Mayor             66% Cannon   34% Peacock

CMS Bonds                     88% For

School Board                  D-1 Lennon 66%, D-2 Byers-Bailey 56%, D-4 Tate 87%,  

  D-5 Davis 51%, D-6 Bailey 46%

Student referendum       62% For Voter ID

 66% Against change in control of Charlotte Airport

  

All races and more information  

 

How does it work? Watch students read, think, and decide. (From WBTV News) 

 

After the election
Use essential questions and web resources to use election results for analysis and discussion. Keep track of candidate promises and positions - what will they do now that they have been elected? Learn more

Elections are where civic literacy starts, not ends. Check out GenerationNation in November and through the year for the latest  educational tools and activities focused on government, civics, leadership, law, media literacy and more. Civic literacy fits in perfectly with Common Core and social studies standards. Visit www.generationnation.org for regular posts and updates.

Veterans Day 
Veterans Day is a perfect learning opportunity for history, civics, global studies, reading and writing. Here are a few simple ways to incorporate Veterans Day into the classroom, after school, or at home, including great primary sources and web resources. Learn more 

Youth Council
Teens are invited to join the youth advisory council for Charlotte-Mecklenburg. Students will work with and advise local officials and policymakers on issues and decisions impacting K-12 students, learn about local government, build civic leadership, and use student journalism and voice.  Learn more

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Smart, fun, innovative programs tied to Common Core and other educational goals connect classroom learning with real-life experiences to help students build civic literacy and leadership from an early age. GenerationNation is home of K-12 civic education, Kids Voting, Youth Civics 101, Youth Voice/Youth Press Corps, Youth Leadership Alliance and other educational initiatives.