@GenNation

GenerationNation develops a new generation of civic leaders. Civic literacy, civic engagement, and civic leadership for all K-12 students.

 Charlotte
generationnation.org
Joined March 2009
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GenerationNation retweeted
CivxNow@CivxNowSep 8
Last month, #CivxNow hosted "NC Civic Readiness for All" with @GenNation, @ncpublicschools, & @nccivics. Discussions surrounded the state of K-12 civic education in North Carolina & progress compared to other states. Read more in @EducationNC: bit.ly/4xNrRaq

A look at the state of civic readiness for North Carolina students

Leaders and educators recently gathered for an online discussion on how to ensure every NC student accesses high-quality civic experiences.

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CMS Board of Education@CMSboardAug 6
What a powerful morning at the annual GenerationNation Civic Leaders Breakfast! It’s so inspiring to see our incredible high school leaders connecting with top voices in government, business, and education to shape our city’s future.
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GenerationNation retweeted
The Charlotte Observer@theobserverJun 29
With ‘teen takeovers’ on the rise, Charlotte youth organizations find solutions charlotteobserver.com/news/l…

With ‘teen takeovers’ on the rise, Charlotte youth organizations find solutions

“Teen takeovers” have prompted community organizations and teenagers to advocate for safe third spaces. They say Charlotte NC officials could be doing more.

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Proud to highlight investment and impact in Buzz City! @NBAFoundation has invested a total of $4.6M in Charlotte, supporting 28 local and national organizations. We were thrilled to recognize two of their most recent grant partners The Goal Achievers and @GenNation at the Hive!
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NBA Foundation
@NBAFoundationJan 29
🗣️ Congratulations to our latest and largest grant round to date of 160 recipients 🥳 This round marks over $160M awarded to nonprofits across @nba markets since 2020. Read more on NBA.com
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I just finished recording with Hadiya P. of @GenNation on civic literacy in NC. We talked about: How religious literacy can transform civic education & why it matters today. This podcast will go out soon. Thanks, Hadiya P. of @GenNation, for a great discussion 🙏 #socialstudies
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CMS Board of Education@CMSboardJan 15
Meet Inchara Gopinath, our new Student Advisor! Inchara is an 11th grader at North Mecklenburg School and officially stepped into her role as 2026 Student Advisor at her first board meeting on Tuesday.
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Thank you to Lucy Silverstein, our 2025 Student Advisor! The Board took a moment to honor her during Tuesday’s meeting for using her platform to elevate the student voice, regularly sharing the thoughts and concerns of CMS students.
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We’re proud to announce that Inchara Gopinath, a junior at North Mecklenburg High School, has been elected as the 2026 Student Advisor to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education. Please follow the link to read the statement from the Board: tinyurl.com/38jnu7rv
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A huge thank you to NC Superintendent of Public Instruction, Maurice "Mo" Green, for spending Monday with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools community! We're grateful for the time spent sharing ideas and uplifting the future of public education in North Carolina.
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The Student Advisor election is officially open! We invite you to learn more about the 11 finalists and vote for the candidate you would like to represent you. (All CMS high school students can vote!) Visit the link below for more information: cmsk12.org/board/boardsa-vot…
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Next Wednesday is your chance to meet the finalists for the 2026 Student Advisor to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education. Hear directly from the candidates and learn how they plan to represent and support students. Stay tuned for livestream details coming soon.
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Applications for Board Student Advisor are open until September 20! Represent the student voice and help shape school decisions. Apply today! cmsk12.org/board/board-stude…
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This morning’s Civic Leaders Breakfast brought together inspiring community leaders and outstanding students making real change. Grateful for our partnership with @GenNation! Also, congrats to Charles Jeter, Civic Leader of the Year.
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GenerationNation retweeted
CivxNow@CivxNow15 Jul 2025
Last week, the Building Civic Bridges Act was reintroduced, aiming to establish a new office to oversee a new grant for community bridgebuilding initiatives. Read for more information & to hear from #CivxNow Chief Policy & Advocacy Officer @CivicsInTheUSA: bit.ly/4kHeaT5

Houlahan, Barr, Thompson, and McBath Reintroduce Bipartisan Building Civic Bridges Act | U.S....

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Political division costs employers billions in lost productivity. We applaud @RepHoulahan @RepAndyBarr @lucymcbath @CongressmanGT for reintroducing the bipartisan Building Civic Bridges Act—a commonsense step toward bringing Americans together. 👏Read on: bfa.us/press-releases/bfa-en…
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A History Geek's Guide to #juneteenth2025 🧵👇
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C-SPAN hosts our annual “Cram for the Exam” AP U.S. Government & Politics exam review tomorrow morning (Sat 05/03) at 9:00am ET. Teachers Ryan Werenka & Kevin Jackson will answer student questions - send to @CSPANWJ with the hashtag #Cram4TheExam. c-span.org/event/washington-… #APGOV
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GenerationNation retweeted
CivxNow@CivxNow18 Apr 2025
Two North Carolina students have issued a call to action from their adult leaders through @EducationNC. Read as they make the case for investment in civic education, youth involvement in decision-making, and expansion of civic opportunity: bit.ly/4iQ5RnH
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CivxNow@CivxNow17 Apr 2025
For the first time, 16 and 17-year-olds can vote in New Jersey. @nps_datascience is empowering students to vote in their local school board elections, giving students a voice and preparing them for a lifetime of voting & voter registration. Learn more: bit.ly/42x8yop
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