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Civic Education & Learning Opportunities in Charlotte 2011-12 Introduction

Without civic literacy , students can’t graduate or become effective citizens and leaders

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Civics in Action: Our Programs & Resources Combining classroom education and community learning opportunities is the best way to increase civic literacy and build youth leadership skills

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Election Experience EDUCATING FOR DEMOCRACY Using the Kids Voting ballot, students vote on real candidates and issues and develop knowledge, habits and skills

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YouthCivics ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],LOCAL GOVERNMENT Students learn about CMS, city and county leaders, policies and budgets and visit official meetings

YouthCivics MEDIA LITERACY Charlotte Observer editor Rick Thames explains the First Amendment and how news is reported

YouthCivics LAW, SKILLS Superior Court Judge Hugh Lewis assists as a student jury eagerly debates and reaches consensus in a mock trial

Youth Voice/Leadership LEARNING, LEADING Exploring civic leadership, policies and decisions with community leaders and through student collaboration

Youth Voice/Leadership ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],YOUTH CIVIC LEADERSHIP Students discuss CMS policies with peers and Peter Gorman

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

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