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School Representatives 2012‐13

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“Today’s students are

tomorrow’s leaders.Giving them a strong foundation in civic values is critical to the vitality

of America’s democracy and economy of the 21st century”.

‐ US Department of Education

Secretary Arne Duncan6th graders view city from mayor’s office


About GenerationNation School Representative Role

Classroom Activities Hands‐on Experiences


Helps students in school– Supports K‐12 goals: Common Core, history, civics, more

– Programs impact 5,000 classrooms

– Supports academic achievement and narrows learning opportunity gaps


Builds civic literacy from an early age– Government

– Civic participation

– Leadership

– Civic skills

Educational experiences•Directly engages over 100,000 Charlotte‐area students in smart, fun, hands‐on learning opportunities


Develops effective citizens & leaders

–Builds 21st century knowledge/skills

–Used for a lifetime


Formerly known as Kids Voting Mecklenburg• Annual mock voting event

• Launched in 1992 by civic leaders

Now: wider impact and vision• Civic learning throughout the year

• Government, citizenship, leadership

K‐12 civic education, engagement, leadership• Charlotte area and beyond


Programs

K‐12 Civic Education

Kids Voting Election

Youth Voice Leadership Alliance

Youth Civics

More!


School Representative

Leads the relationship between GenerationNation and your school

September 2012 – May 2013

Average time commitment = 10‐20 hours/year


Responsibilities

Share information with school– Curriculum, resources, activities, news

Directly engage your school • Encourage use of curriculum and activities

• Implement Kids Voting Election

• Connect to teen programs Youth Civics and Youth Voice

Share feedback, best practices, and ideas


Professional Benefits

Build and demonstrate leadership skills

Professional development

Continuing education credit

Recommendation letters, references

Make connections


You will…

Demonstrate leadership

Establish a respectful environment for a diverse population (citizenship!)

Know the content taught

Facilitate learning for students

Reflect on the practice


All school year

Share curriculum and info with school– Teachers, students, parents

Encourage participation in activities

Help us to highlight your work and school– Photos, videos, best practices, ideas, etc.


Now (September‐October)

School Representative training

Inform others at your school about GenerationNation programs and resources– Use process appropriate for your school

– Staff meeting, share materials or video

Plan your school’s Election 2012 involvement


End of school year

Complete survey (if needed)

Submit ideas, feedback, best practices

Submit credit information


You’ll receive regular email updates from GenNation

School Rep documents will also be posted online for easy access www.generationnation.org/index.php/civiceducation– click the School

Representatives/Teachers link on the right, and then find the file on the teachers page

http://www.generationnation.org/index.php/civiceducation

http://www.generationnation.org/index.php/civiceducation


Classroom Resources

Tied to Common Core and NC social studies standards; interdisciplinary

Emphasize critical thinking, analysis, communication

Connect real‐life issues and activities with the classroom

Non‐partisan and non‐political


Curriculum themes include

Civic literacy

Civic participation

Democracy

Elections and Voting

Government– Local

– State

– Federal

History

Law

Leadership

Media literacyNational events/ holidays

Reading, writing


www.GenerationNation.org/index.php/CLC

http://www.generationnation.org/index.php/CLC


Learning Center

www.GenerationNation.org/index.php/CLC

Election 2012

www.GenerationNation.org/k12in2012

http://www.generationnation.org/index.php/CLC

http://www.generationnation.org/k12in2012


Civics in ActionSmart, fun, engaging programs tied to Common Core and other

educational goals connect the classroom with hands‐on experiences


Civics in Action

Hands‐on experiences help students to increase comprehension and master skills

Variety of opportunities• Teen programs Youth Civics and Youth Voice

• K‐12 Kids Voting Election 2012

• Other activities through the year

Web: www.generationnation.org/index.php/programs

– Updates/opportunities on web, social media, blog

http://www.generationnation.org/index.php/programs


YouthCivics

Interaction with public officials, government, civic affairsEducates, engages teens– Local government

– Community issues

– Civic leadership

– Budget process

– Public service

– Media and digital literacy

LOCAL GOVERNMENTStudents learn about CMS, city and

county leaders, policies and budgets and see civics in action


Youth Voice/Leadership

RAISING VOICES, CITIZENS AND LEADERS

Interviewing candidates for school board, mayor and county commission on issues important

to young people

At the table to discuss important policies and issues and provide a valuable youth perspective in

decision‐making


Youth Voice/Leadership

LEARNING, LEADINGExploring civic

leadership, policies and decisions with community leaders

and through student

collaboration



EDUCATING FOR DEMOCRACY Students vote on real candidates and issues; develop knowledge, habits and skills


ConnectGenerationNation– 704‐343‐6999

– [email protected]

– www.generationnation.org

– www.generationnation.tumblr.com (blog)

– www.facebook.com/generationnation

– www.linkedin.com/company/generationnation

– www.twitter.com/GenNation

Leadership– Julian Wright, Chair

– Amy Farrell, Executive Director

mailto:[email protected]

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Thank you for your efforts!

Together, we will have a great year.

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