A recent study revealed a troubling trend: Gen Z voter apathy. Our new blog post explores a solution that’s making a difference: project based civics! Dive into the story of an 11th-grade civics class in Lawrence, Massachusetts, who tackled the issue of litter in their community. With the guidance of their teacher and Generation Citizen, these students didn’t just learn about civics; they lived it. Their project culminated in two new ordinances being passed by the City Council! Read more about this inspiring story and the power of project based civics: https://lnkd.in/eWUn7qvB #ProjectBasedCivics #GenZVotes #EmpoweringYouth
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Our survey, The Civic Outlook of Young Adults in America, showed that 57% of young people are dissatisfied with our political system. What can we do to help turn this around? Jessica Sutter, Chief of Civic Learning Initiatives, led a roundtable with two college students to find out. Trenton Eilander, a student at the University of Iowa and Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute Fellow, shares with Jessica that political leaders can better model civility and optimism. Watch the full conversation: https://buff.ly/3xZvr7k #GenZ #civiclearning #civicengagement
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We asked Connecticut students, teachers, civics experts and practitioners, and government officials to tell us why it is important for young people to be involved in their communities. To celebrate Civic Learning week, we've posted their responses at https://lnkd.in/eid7FSWZ #CivicLearningWeek #CivicLearningWeekCT #civiceducation"
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Senior Equity Fellow, US Department of Education | Schott Foundation | Non-Profit & Philanthropic leader | Racial Justice & Equity Strategist | Movement Builder
Trust is foundational to successfully working in communities.
You can't do the work of education justice, racial justice, without building relationships that are foundational in building trust." Letha Muhammad's wise words continue to keep us inspired as we reimagine the ways the grassroots organizations get their funding with our campaign #EndowNow. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/dmkz8jcM
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Featured Event: Bridging Differences for Collective Impact An interactive panel of educators will showcase the interplay between civic engagement, civic learning, and bridging divides and how they bring this to their classrooms. Attendees will have a chance to experience and walk away with concrete resources to try in the classroom including: (1) short 10-minute activities, (2) lessons, or (3) full-blown curricula. Register to join: https://loom.ly/d10kEd4 #ListenFirst Living Room Conversations, Essential Partners, Unify America, USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future, Mediators Beyond Borders International, ActiVote, Mormon Women for Ethical Government, Business for America, National Institute for Civil Discourse, Civity, Listen First Project, American Promise
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Last month, we discussed in depth about Brown v. Board of Education's multi-community impact in the first of our webinar series, "What Now: The After Effects of the Brown v. Board of Education Ruling." Pheng Thao, Executive Director, ManForward, speaks to the importance of knowing the issues affecting your community — at the federal, state, and municipal levels. Civic engagement is one way we can show care for each other. Follow us to be notified when we release the past webinar recordings and register for the last live webinar on August 15 at the link in our bio! #BrownVBoard #RacialJustice #EducationEquity #Education #PolicyChange #Webinar #SocialJustice #YPOC
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The greatest threat facing American democracy today is the disengagement and disinterest of its citizenry. Why? Because democratic institutions, and the many freedoms they bestow, depend upon the extent to which citizens place their trust in them. Yet there is considerable evidence, such as in the poll linked below, that a growing number of people lack basic knowledge of government and its institutions. Therein lies the problem: how can we expect our fellow citizens to place their trust in, much less fight for the preservation of, a democracy they are unfamiliar with?
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As the 2024 election year approaches, the importance of civic education in America's democratic system is highlighted. Research shows that a strong foundation in civics education leads to greater civic engagement. Despite varying practices, civics education is crucial for preparing future change-makers. #votingrights #youthvoting https://lnkd.in/eqfNM9uG
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#SHARE. PBS SoCal has a wonderful website that teaches civics! High school civics education teaches students how to participate in democracy and be informed citizens. Students learn about the structure and function of government, how to find accurate information, and how to communicate with officials. They also learn about the issues that divide the country and how to take a position on controversial topics. #SPMGMedia https://lnkd.in/gci9tqE3
Civics and Government Resources for Grades 6-12 | PBS LearningMedia
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Assistant Victim/Witness Coordinator at State of Tennessee - Knowing justice can introduce us to peace. Whether we become friends with justice and peace is a daily decision.
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka: The one where the United States Supreme Court used the law to recognize the universal truth that all men (including those enslaved) are created equal. Brown overruled the “separate but equal” principal which was cited by Justice B. Taney as originating from the Constitutional truth that black people were not included in the US Constitution as citizens. Ironically, although the logic was legally sound that established the precendent in Plessy v. Ferguson it was inherently wrong, because the underlying premise - that slaves should not be citizens - is wrong. Why? The repulsive word “slaves” is the rickety table upon which the logical house of cards is built. The fact that the USSC overturned diabolical but sound logical precedent by overriding the principals of federalism forcing the states to integrate schools will always be simply beautiful to me. However, it was only the beginning of the push back and we won’t even talk about the “with all deliberate speed” part. Today, we celebrate the enormous impact Brown had on our collective consciousness. 💪🏽
Linda Brown, a young African American girl, tried to enroll at an all-white elementary school in Topeka just a few blocks from her family's home. She was denied admission because of the color of her skin. #OTD in 1954, a historic Supreme Court decision was made. Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka ruled that racial segregation in public educational facilities is unconstitutional. Today, #TheMarchContinues.
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Director of Program, New England at Generation Citizen
4moGreat story and article written by GC New England team member, Jayson Joyce about the power of Action Civics, as told to him by Lawrence High School teachers and students! So proud of the partnership between Lawrence Public Schools and Generation Citizen to build young people's civic skills, knowledge, and motivation! Democracy is alive in well in Lawrence, MA!