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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
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About GenerationNation School Representative Role
Classroom Activities Hands‐on Experiences
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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
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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
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Develops effective citizens & leaders
–Builds 21st century knowledge/skills
–Used for a lifetime
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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
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Programs
K‐12 Civic Education
Kids Voting Election
Youth Voice Leadership Alliance
Youth Civics
More!
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About GenerationNation School Representative Role
Classroom Activities Hands‐on Experiences
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School Representative
Leads the relationship between GenerationNation and your school
September 2012 – May 2013
Average time commitment = 10‐20 hours/year
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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
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Professional Benefits
Build and demonstrate leadership skills
Professional development
Continuing education credit
Recommendation letters, references
Make connections
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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
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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.
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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
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End of school year
Complete survey (if needed)
Submit ideas, feedback, best practices
Submit credit information
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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
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About GenerationNation School Representative Role
Classroom Activities Hands‐on Experiences
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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
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Curriculum themes include
Civic literacy
Civic participation
Democracy
Elections and Voting
Government– Local
– State
– Federal
History
Law
Leadership
Media literacyNational events/ holidays
Reading, writing
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Learning Center
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Election 2012
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About GenerationNation School Representative Role
Classroom Activities Hands‐on Experiences
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Civics in ActionSmart, fun, engaging programs tied to Common Core and other
educational goals connect the classroom with hands‐on experiences
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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
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– Updates/opportunities on web, social media, blog
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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
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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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Youth Voice/Leadership
LEARNING, LEADINGExploring civic
leadership, policies and decisions with community leaders
and through student
collaboration
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Kids Voting Election
EDUCATING FOR DEMOCRACY Students vote on real candidates and issues; develop knowledge, habits and skills
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Kids Voting Election
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Leadership– Julian Wright, Chair
– Amy Farrell, Executive Director
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Thank you for your efforts!
Together, we will have a great year.