Narrative has been something that has long intrigued me because of how primal it is for humans to share stories with each other. Narrative unifies us and allows us to share experiences so that we may navigate the complicated power structures in this world. It connects us on the deep levels of our most treasured… Continue reading Reflections on Narrative in Civics Education
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Shifting Perspective at Creative Arts Charter School
Hello, everyone! My name is Tina Celani and I am studying Communication at the University of San Francisco (USF). I completed around forty hours of service work with eighth grade students at Creative Arts Charter School for Generation Citizen, and my experience at this school was life-changing not only for me, but for my students… Continue reading Shifting Perspective at Creative Arts Charter School
1963-2013: The Wound Endures, and the Healing Continues
Below, Al Kurland of the Police Athletic League reflects on the lessons we can learn from President John F. Kennedy about civic engagement and leadership in our communities. Al generously offered to share his reflections on the Generation Citizen citizen blog after collaborating with NYC Site Director, Sarah Andes, on a gathering to promote participation… Continue reading 1963-2013: The Wound Endures, and the Healing Continues
Generation Citizen Launches in the Bay Area!
Generation Citizen (GC) is excited to have launched its program last week in ten middle and high schools in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. GC partners volunteer Democracy Coaches – students from area colleges – with middle and high school teachers to help empower young people to take action on issues they care… Continue reading Generation Citizen Launches in the Bay Area!
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A Double Introduction of New York PAs
We are thrilled to introduce the two newest members of our NY team: Ayisha Irfan and Yuan Huang. With different and equally interesting paths to GC, we thought we would have them introduce themselves together in this post. Ayisha: My path to Generation Citizen has been an interesting one to say the least. It started… Continue reading A Double Introduction of New York PAs
Introducing our new Brand.
Almost four years ago, when we started Generation Citizen (which actually was first called the Generation Citizenship Project…I would say we had a positive name change), we weren’t thinking much about our brand. With very little guidance, the estimable Curt Fitzpatrick, a graphic designer who I worked with back in my Darfur activism days, designed… Continue reading Introducing our new Brand.
Summer Intern Opportunities
Generation Citizen Intern Position Descriptions Summer 2013 Mission: Generation Citizen strengthens our nation’s democracy by empowering young people to become engaged and effective citizens, starting now. What we do: To fulfill our mission, we partner college students with classroom teachers to teach an action-civics course in which teens solve problems they face in their own… Continue reading Summer Intern Opportunities
Do Young People Actually Matter?
When I was in 8th grade, my math teacher came into class a day after a substitute taught in her stead, and immediately handed four friends and me a week of detention. She claimed that the substitute wrote we had all acted out throughout the entire class. I immediately protested saying, “Ask anyone else… Continue reading Do Young People Actually Matter?
Generating Leadership
Last October, I could not contain my excitement to meet one of my personal heroes, New York State Senator Kirstin Gillibrand, who was coming to visit the Science Barge, an off-the-grid urban farm I worked at in Yonkers, New York. She is an influential voice for farmers in this country, and the grant she garnered for… Continue reading Generating Leadership