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Why educate and engage students to succeed - and lead - in their schools, communities and nation?www.GenerationNation.org | facebook.com/GenerationNation | twitter.com/GenNation

“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 6th graders view city from mayor’s office Secretary Arne Duncanwww.GenerationNation.org | facebook.com/GenerationNation | twitter.com/GenNation

Students need to learn Civic literacy • Government, law, democracy, leadership Civic skills (life skills) • Civic leadership and participation • Problem-solving • Reading/analyzing information • Clearly communicating a position • Making good decisions • Discussing issues with civilitywww.GenerationNation.org | facebook.com/GenerationNation | twitter.com/GenNation

Essential for workplace Many Mecklenburg County top 20 employers are government or public agencies • Federal, local and state government • Hospitals, universities, government agencies  Remainder are in industries regulated by government, impacted by public policy/legislation - Energy - Retail - Finance - Telecommunications - Healthcare - Transportationwww.GenerationNation.org | facebook.com/GenerationNation | twitter.com/GenNation

Kids need to learn more  Less than 25% of students are proficient – Examples of skills demonstrated by students performing at this level: • Grade 4 - Identify the purpose of the U.S. Constitution • Grade 8 - Recognize 1 role performed by the Supreme Court • Grade 12 - Identify the effect of U.S. foreign policy in the world  Less than 5% have advanced knowledge – Examples of skills demonstrated by students performing at this level: • Grade 4 - Explain 2 ways countries can deal with shared problems • Grade 8 - Name 2 actions citizens can take to lobby Congress • Grade 12 - Compare U.S. and foreign citizenship requirements Source: 2010 National Civics Assessment (NAEP)www.GenerationNation.org | facebook.com/GenerationNation | twitter.com/GenNation

Barriers to civic learning Education trends – Focus on testing and STEM education Budget cuts – Fewer school, community resources available Learning opportunity gaps – Differences in access and instructionwww.GenerationNation.org | facebook.com/GenerationNation | twitter.com/GenNation

GenerationNation Providing the opportunity for K-12 civic education in Charlottewww.GenerationNation.org | facebook.com/GenerationNation | twitter.com/GenNation

GenerationNation  Helps students in school – Supports K-12 goals: Common Core, history, civics, more – Programs impact 5,000 classrooms, support academic achievement and narrow learning gaps  Builds civic literacy through educational experiences – Directly engages over 100,000 Charlotte-area students in smart, fun, hands-on learning opportunities  Develops effective citizens and leaders – Builds 21st century knowledge and skills – Develops skills used for a lifetimewww.GenerationNation.org | facebook.com/GenerationNation | twitter.com/GenNation

GenerationNation 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 beyondwww.GenerationNation.org | facebook.com/GenerationNation | twitter.com/GenNation

GenerationNation1,000 volunteers contribute 7,500+ hours – Active, hands-on Board of DirectorsPartnerships and collaborations • Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools • Charlotte Observer • Partners in Out-of-School Time • UNC School of Govt/NC Civic Education Consortium • Local governments • Nonprofits, youth programs, non-public schoolsEducation, youth, government, business, community advisorswww.GenerationNation.org | facebook.com/GenerationNation | twitter.com/GenNation

Civics in Action Combines classroom education with learning experiences for comprehension and impact. It’s the best way for students to learn, increase civic literacy and build leadership!www.GenerationNation.org | facebook.com/GenerationNation | twitter.com/GenNation

YouthCivics Interaction with public officials, government, civic affairs Educates, engages teens – Local government – Community issues – Civic leadership – Budget process – Public service LOCAL GOVERNMENT – Media and digital literacy Students learn about CMS, city and county leaders, policies and budgets and see civics in actionwww.GenerationNation.org | facebook.com/GenerationNation | twitter.com/GenNation

YouthCivics MEDIA LITERACY Charlotte Observer editor Rick Thames explains the First Amendment and how news is reportedwww.GenerationNation.org | facebook.com/GenerationNation | twitter.com/GenNation

YouthCivics LAW, SKILLS Superior Court Judge Hugh Lewis assists as a student jury eagerly debates and reaches consensus in a mock trialwww.GenerationNation.org | facebook.com/GenerationNation | twitter.com/GenNation

Youth Voice/Leadership  Diverse leadership alliance  Students meet regularly with officials, civic leaders  Collaboratively identify and discuss policies and issues; solution-based approach  Build civic leadership, communication skills, confidence  Use technology to increase teen access, engagement in YOUTH CIVIC LEADERSHIP civic affairs Students discuss CMS policies with peers and civic leaderswww.GenerationNation.org | facebook.com/GenerationNation | twitter.com/GenNation

Youth Voice/Leadership RAISING VOICES, CITIZENS AND LEADERS Interviewing candidates for At the table to discuss important school board, mayor and county policies and issues and provide a commission on issues important valuable youth perspective in to young people decision-makingwww.GenerationNation.org | facebook.com/GenerationNation | twitter.com/GenNation

Youth Voice/Leadership LEARNING, LEADING Exploring civic leadership, policies and decisions with community leaders and through student collaborationwww.GenerationNation.org | facebook.com/GenerationNation | twitter.com/GenNation

Kids Voting Election  Annual K-12 mock election – Non-partisan, educational  Students engage in democracy – Learn about offices, candidates, elections and voting – Service-learning  Community-wide participation – 32,000+ in local Election 2011 – 75,000+ in Election 2008www.GenerationNation.org | facebook.com/GenerationNation | twitter.com/GenNation

Election Experience EDUCATING FOR DEMOCRACY Students vote on real candidates and issues; develop knowledge, habits and skillswww.GenerationNation.org | facebook.com/GenerationNation | twitter.com/GenNation

Election Experiencewww.GenerationNation.org | facebook.com/GenerationNation | twitter.com/GenNation

Civic Education GenerationNation partners with, is housed at CMS for district-wide involvement and impact • Programs available to all public and non-public schools, home schools, after school and youth programs Easy-to-use activities and resources • Available for 5,000+ local classrooms • Standards-based: aligned with state and district goals • Interdisciplinary activities about leadership, civic participation, government, law, critical-thinking, decision-making, more Learning Center, Classroom Resource Librarywww.GenerationNation.org | facebook.com/GenerationNation | twitter.com/GenNation

Teacher support Leadership and professional development opportunities for 500+ teachers annually • Best practices in 21st century civic learning • Foster leadership and collaboration • Continuing education credits, recommendations • Connects teachers to community, leadership Aligned to district and state objectives including teacher performance criteriawww.GenerationNation.org | facebook.com/GenerationNation | twitter.com/GenNation

We’re educating students and building leaders And there’s still work to be done!www.GenerationNation.org | facebook.com/GenerationNation | twitter.com/GenNation

Why help GenerationNation? Give Charlotte’s students the advantage of K-12 civic education Financial and volunteer investments – Provide current programs to meet increasing needs of schools, students and the Charlotte area – Support special projects related to Charlotte’s once- in-a-lifetime civic learning opportunity in 2012 – Build our capacity and fuel our growthwww.GenerationNation.org | facebook.com/GenerationNation | twitter.com/GenNation

How you can help  Connect your school or organization  Volunteer to help us educate students and build young civic leaders, or serve on a committee or the Board of Directors  Invest critical financial or in-kind resources to make K-12 civic education a reality for Charlotte’s studentswww.GenerationNation.org | facebook.com/GenerationNation | twitter.com/GenNation

Connect  GenerationNation – 704-343-6999 – info@generationnation.org – www.generationnation.org – www.facebook.com/generationnation – www.linkedin.com/company/generationnation – www.twitter.com/GenNation  Leadership – Julian Wright, Chair – Amy Farrell, Executive Directorwww.GenerationNation.org | facebook.com/GenerationNation | twitter.com/GenNation

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