Podcasts about generation citizen

Can civics education be the key to career success? Join us as we explore this compelling question with Allison Cook, the Chief Program and Impact Officer at Generation Citizen. Our discussion reveals how essential skills like critical thinking, teamwork, and ethical decision-making acquired through civics education aren't just for passing exams—they're crucial for thriving in any professional environment. Together, we unravel the intertwined roles of civic engagement, media literacy, and financial literacy in shaping informed citizens and responsible contributors to a vibrant workplace culture.Educators, take note! Discover Generation Citizen's dynamic approach to empowering teachers and engaging communities. We discuss the organization's innovative support system, which includes professional development and adaptable curriculum materials designed to resonate with students. Allison takes us through the art of authentic teaching, where project-based learning turns local issues into practical lessons, enhancing student engagement with their civic surroundings. This isn't just about teaching—it's about creating a collaborative environment where students and community members bring real-world problems and solutions.Young voices matter more than ever, and this episode emphasizes the power of youth civic engagement. Allison and I delve into how youth can drive change long before they reach voting age, offering fresh perspectives often missed by adults. Personal stories, like the impactful example of Aunt Sarah, illustrate how close connections can ignite a passion for civic involvement. As we discuss pathways for students to foster democracy through programs like Generation Citizen, we leave with renewed hope and enthusiasm for the democratic journey ahead. Join us to learn, be inspired, and perhaps discover your path to making a difference.Generation CitizenFacebookInstagramLinkedIn The Arizona Constitution ProjectCheck Out Our Free Lessons on Arizona History and Government!Follow us on:TwitterLinked InInstagramFacebookYouTubeWebsiteInterested in a Master's Degree? Check out the School of Civic and Economic Leadership's Master's in Classical Liberal Education and Leadership

What role do schools and administrators play in supporting teachers to engage students in discussions about civic issues? How can structured curricula and coaching help educators facilitate constructive dialogue across political and social differences? In this episode, Elizabeth Clay Roy, the CEO of Generation Citizen, shares her passion for fostering social justice and community engagement through project-based civics. We discuss the importance of civic education, experiential civics, and relationship building in democracy, and share simple, effective ways of integrating civics education across content areas and grade levels. Explore Generation Citizen's Navigating Social Issues: A Toolkit for Educators https://connect.generationcitizen.org/home We're proud to make this content free and accessible to all. If you find value in our episodes, please consider donating to support and sustain our efforts: https://cpet.tc.columbia.edu/giving.html

The results of the 2024 election — from Donald Trump's victory to the failure of democracy reform efforts like ranked-choice voting and citizen-led redistricting — took some in the pro-democracy movement by surprise. How could voters make decisions up and down the ballot that would weaken democracy? Scott Warren argues that it's because "democracy" has become too closely associated with the Democratic Party. He laid out the case in a Stanford Social Innovation Review article published shortly after the election and joins us on the show to talk about it.Warren is a fellow at the SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University. He is currently leading an initiative focused on exploring, researching, and convening a pro-democracy conservative agenda in the US, with a short-term focus on election trust. He founded the civics education organization Generation Citizen and led the organization from 2009-2020.In the interview, Warren discusses how Generation Citizen's funding change after Donald Trump won the 2016 election and how he and his colleagues at SNF Agora are traveling across the country to bring conservatives into the democracy reform movement. Finally, we discuss how to talk about democracy in a way that resonates across the political spectrum — the subject of a Democracy Takes piece Warren wrote with Lilia Dashevsky.

Scott Warren joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about founding Generation Citizen, a civics education group, advising leadership at non-profits and what he's up to at SNF Agora.

To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the First Continental Congress in 1774 and the start of the Second Continental Congress in 1775, the Carpenters' Company, a nonprofit organization founded in 1724 that owns and operates Carpenters' Hall, is partnering with National History Day, Generation Citizen, and a network of history and civic organizations to present the Young People's Continental Congress (YPCC). The Congress features 13 delegate teams representing each of the original colonies, plus one hometown team from Philadelphia. It convened in Philadelphia from July 17 to 19. I spoke with members of the New Jersey Teacher-Student Delegate Team – teacher Tracey Prince and student Rouslene Folas from East Orange STEM Academy High School in East Orange, NJ – about how this program brings America's history to life.  Carpenters' Hall has a year-long program to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the Carpenters' Company and the 250th anniversary of Carpenters' Hall in 2024. For more information on the anniversary events, visit carpentershall.org.Facebook: YPCCInstagram: @ypccphiladelphiaTwitter: https://x.com/YPCCPhillyTikTok: @ypccphiladelphia

We're joined by Michelle Tilley, executive director of the south region Generation Citizen. *** Editor's Note: If you have the means, we encourage you to support or volunteer with Freedom Oklahoma.

This episode is very very special to me. It is a tribute to my sister, Darcy Richie, who passed away at the age of 40 in 2021. Darcy Richie was the Chief Program and Impact Officer at Generation Citizen.  Last Spring, I invited her to join me to talk about two of her many superpowers: the how and why of communication and team-building.I called Darcy the communication whisperer.  She was one of those people who can be in any situation, with any group of people, and find her way to the heart of what they are trying to communicate. She had a unique way of making people feel truly seen and heard - which is really what communication is all about. Most critically for her work, she was able to help others do that for one another.Darcy spent her career building and sustaining high-impact teams, starting when she was the founding principal of a charter school at the age of 25. She built and managed national teams, and remote teams; Small intimate teams and sprawling layered teams…  At the root of it, she was simply excellent at communicating, and at helping build the capacity of those around her to do so effectively as well.

We've all heard that “children are our future,” but few organizations have connected that sentiment to democracy building like Generation Citizen. Their CEO Elizabeth Clay Roy shares with us her passion for education, civics, and the power of “action civics” to build a better democracy for tomorrow by starting with students of today.  (Originally aired 11/12/2021)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leading Edge takes a look at the movement to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote with Chuck Corra from Generation Citizen; also, new NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) rules in effect at college athletic programs with University of Toledo Associate Athletic Director for Compliance, Brian Lutz.

This week, for our 100th episode, we continue our Powerful Black Women Giving back series with Part 3 featuring Mesky Brhane, Practice Manager,  The World Bank, Lysa Ratliff, CEO of KABOOM!, and Elizabeth Clay Roy, CEO of Generation Citizen. Have questions/comments/concerns? Email us at heartofgivingpod@gmail.com. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.    

In this week's episode, our guest is Elizabeth Clay Roy. Elizabeth is a pro-democracy changemaker, and the CEO of Generation Citizen, which partners with schools to provide 6th-12th grade students with the knowledge and skills they need to actively participate in our democracy. Resources to learn more:  https://generationcitizen.org/  Too much money in politics, and not enough in democracy https://www.50x2026.org/- 50x2026 is a national initiative to elevate civics education policy, in every state, by 2026.

This week's episode is very very special to me. It is a tribute to my sister, Darcy Richie, who passed away at the age of 40 in April of this year. Darcy Richie was the Chief Program and Impact Officer at Generation Citizen.  Last Spring, I invited her to join me to talk about two of her many superpowers: the how and why of communication and team-building. I called Darcy the communication whisperer.  She was one of those people who can be in any situation, with any group of people, and find her way to the heart of what they are trying to communicate. She had a unique way of making people feel truly seen and heard - which is really what communication is all about. Most critically for her work, she was able to help others do that for one another. Darcy spent her career building and sustaining high-impact teams, starting when she was the founding principal of a charter school at the age of 25. She built and managed national teams, and remote teams; Small intimate teams and sprawling layered teams…  At the root of it, she was simply excellent at communicating, and at helping build the capacity of those around her to do so effectively as well.I'm replaying this episode as a tribute to her and her work. 

What is action civics? Why is student voice so important, especially right now? How can we use informed civics and action civics more efficiently together? How can we expand our understanding of what equity in civics could mean?  So many questions!Civic education plays an important role in building a more inclusive, participatory, and equitable democracy. In this episode, we sat down with Elizabeth Clay Roy, CEO of Generation Citizen, a national nonprofit committed to providing youth with the knowledge and skills they need to actively participate in our democracy.Connect with Generation Citizen on Social Media:Twitter: @GenCitizen Instagram: @GenerationCitizenLinkedIn: Generation CitizenFacebook: Generation CitizenGet resources to support your young civic participants! Democracy Doesn't Pause resource for educators and familiesGeneration Citizen websiteToo much money in politics, and not enough in democracy by Elizabeth Clay Roy via The HillSend us your community letters!Are you saddled with a troubling situation? Curious to hear what we think about a certain issue? Send us your questions! Your query may end up on the Let's K12 Better podcast in our community letters section.  Send your celebrations and questions to this form or email us: LetsK12Better@gmail.com! Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: https://bit.ly/LetsK12BetterMail!*Love our podcast? Rate. Review. Share!The Let's K12Better podcast is written and produced by Amber Coleman-Mortley, Garvey Mortley, Naima Mortley, and Sofia Mortley.Music written and produced by Garvey MortleySupport the show (https://cash.app/$Fossilizedresin)

Description: Oklahoma is helping military students successfully transition through Purple Star Initiative. Oklahoma's Senator John Montgomery and Representative Daniel Pae chat with Andi Janoe, Director of Implementation at MCEC, about Bill SB 54 and its impact on military families. This podcast was brought to you by the generous support of the Offutt Officers' Spouses' Club. https://offuttosc.com/   Show Notes: https://www.militarychild.org/purplestarschools http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2021-22%20ENR/SB/SB54%20ENR.PDF https://legiscan.com/OK/legislation/2021 https://kfor.com/news/gov-stitt-signs-bill-designating-oklahoma-as-a-purple-heart-state/   Bio: Daniel Pae   Daniel Pae currently serves as the state representative for House District 62. Before he was elected to the state legislature, Daniel worked as an Administrative Assistant in the Lawton City Manager's Office. Born and raised in Lawton, Daniel is a proud graduate of Lawton High School's Class of 2013. During his time at LHS, Daniel served in Student Council, Media Productions, and National Honor Society. He was the state champion for the Lions Club Speech Contest and the recipient of the Hugh Bish Award, which is given to the top student in each graduating class. Daniel graduated from the University of Oklahoma with two majors in economics and political science, two minors in history and international area studies, and a master's degree in public administration. Daniel served as OU's Student Body President, along with volunteering his time with The Oklahoma Group, Loveworks Afterschool Leadership, and Generation Citizen. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa and summa cum laude with a 4.0 grade point average. Daniel received numerous scholarships, honors, and awards during his college career, including the Carl Albert Undergraduate Research Fellowship, Carl Albert Capitol Scholars, and Henderson Scholarship. He was named to PE-ET Top Ten Senior Honor Society, OU Homecoming Royalty, and as a Big Man on Campus. Daniel also received the President's Award for Outstanding Sophomores, the Regents' Award for Outstanding Juniors, and the Outstanding Senior Man Award. He was named the recipient of the 2017 Carl Albert Award, which is the most prestigious award given to a student by the OU College of Arts and Sciences based on academics, moral force of character, and promise of future service to the state and nation. In his hometown, Daniel serves on the Young Professionals of Lawton Board of Directors, Leadership Lawton Fort Sill Board of Directors, and Marie Detty Youth & Family Services Board of Trustees. Additionally, he serves on the Autism Foundation of Oklahoma Board and The Oklahoma Academy Advisory Council. He is a graduate of Leadership Lawton Fort Sill Class 28, the 2019 Center for the Advancement of Leadership Skills, the inaugural City of Lawton's Citizens Academy, and Leadership Oklahoma Class 33. Whenever he has free time, he enjoys going on unexpected adventures with family and friends, working out at the gym, and reading books from the Lawton Public Library. Daniel regularly goes to the movie theater, especially if there is a new Disney-Pixar film that is released   Bio: John Montgomery   “John Michael Montgomery was born and raised in Lawton and graduated from Eisenhower High School. He began college at Cameron University before transferring to the University of Oklahoma and completed a B.A. in International Studies. Montgomery finished work at OU for his M.A. in Global Affairs in summer 2019. Montgomery works in the financial services industry and founded his own investment advisory firm, Invictus Investment Advisors in 2019. Prior to election to the Senate in 2018, Montgomery served four years in the House beginning in 2014. Montgomery currently serves in the Senate as Vice Chair for the Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government and Transportation. Montgomery continues to live in Lawton with his wife, Kylee, their daughter, and two dogs. Kylee teaches in Lawton Public Schools.”   Bio Andi Janoe Andi Janoe is currently serving as the MCEC Director of Implementation to deliver services and resources to students, parents, and school professionals who serve military-connected children. As an active duty military spouse and parent to two military children, the information she has learned personally while working for MCEC for the past four years has been invaluable. Additionally, as an educator and school counselor with over ten years of experience in five different school systems, she is passionate about providing support to fellow educators. She is committed to leading the way forward so that when a parent or educator thinks about academic and social-emotional transitions for military children, they think of the Military Child Education Coalition as their go-to organization for resources, education, and support.

We've all heard that "children are our future," but few organizations have connected that sentiment to democracy building like Generation Citizen. Their CEO Elizabeth Clay Roy shares with us her passion for education, civics, and the power of "action civics" to build a better democracy for tomorrow by starting with students of today.

Climate change. Health care. Education. Debt. These are just a few of the issues being debated today in the halls of power. The results of these debates will have profound consequences for all of us, but perhaps no group will be more affected than the young. With such a clear stake in the outcome, it might be surprising to learn that as a group, young people are less likely to vote and serve in public offices than older generations. In this podcast, Dr. Christine Huebner of Nottingham Trent University and Scott Warren, co-founder of the preeminent civics education organization Generation Citizen, met with Lauren Burke of GMF Cities to discuss why young people are less engaged in traditional politics, how they are engaging, and the perennial question of whether it is better to effect change from within or force it from the outside. This discussion was inspired by the work of the Cities Fortifying Democracy project. GMF Cities, with the support of Germany's Federal Foreign Office, is leading a two-year, transatlantic multi-city cohort to explore and advance city practices in strengthening democracy. The project, called Cities Fortifying Democracy, will examine city innovations in governing, voting & elections, public safety & justice, and local journalism.

In this episode, Casper and I talk about her experience creating a racial literacy curriculum, the racial equity work she has done in schools, how to start with low hanging fruit, and how she has navigated challenges that have come up. Casper's bio: Casper Caldarola founded the New York based, non-profit, Pollyanna in 2015. Casper founded Pollyanna to support the schools that have made a commitment to building a more inclusive school community through multi-constituent conference models, workshops, community assessments and racial literacy curriculum. Casper's experience includes serving as president of the Dalton School Parents Association. In addition, Casper was the Communications Director at the Allen-Stevenson School and was tasked with helping to develop and implement equity initiatives, such as, developing a more inclusive hiring process and creating Parent Chats with topics that focused on DEI. Before joining the independent school world, she was a marketing and advertising executive. Casper now serves on the Board of Seeds of Peace. She was a trustee at the Dalton School for 10 years and served as a member of the Executive Committee, chaired the Committee on New Trustees and Community Life & Diversity Committee, and was on the strategic plan steering committee, and has also served on the boards of Parents-in-Action and Generation Citizen. Links from this episode: Pollyana- https://pollyannainc.org/ Want to stay connected and be the first to hear about our upcoming events, workshops, and resources-- Join our Racially Responsible Podcast / U Power Change email list / https://mailchi.mp/b02360d4b5a6/sul4h5by2y

This week's guest is very very special to me - she's a long-time leader in the education, youth development, and nonprofit space, and she's also my sister.Darcy Richie is the Senior Director of Programs and Impact for Generation Citizen. I invited her to join me to talk about something that lies at the core of almost any conversation about effective leadership - communication. More specifically, I wanted to talk about the how and the why of building teams. I've taken to calling Darcy the communication whisperer. Like one of those people who can be in any situation, with any group of people, and find her way to the heart of what they are trying to communicate. She has a unique way of making people feel truly seen and heard, which is really what communication is all about, and most critically for her work, she is able to help others do that for one another. She's been building and sustaining high-impact teams her entire career, starting when she was the founding principal of a charter school at the age of 25. She's built and managed national teams, and remote teams - small intimate teams, and sprawling layered…  At the root of it, she's excellent at communicating, and at helping build the capacity of those around her to do so effectively as well.

Andrew Wilkes, senior policy director of Generation Citizen and campaign manager of 50x2026, joins Bradley to talk about their campaign to engage young people in the workings of politics and governance.  "Civics isn't a niche issue or a nice-to-have," Andrew tells Bradley, it's critical to "informed participation in a multiracial society."

Chris and Jesse are joined by Amy Curren, the Executive Director of the Oklahoma chapter of Generation Citizen, which is a program center around action civics and civics education. In this episode, we discuss the importance of educating young people on how to participate in a democracy, and why it is essential that their voices are being used to be heard. While Curren works for the Oklahoma chapter of Generation Citizen, she is adamant about their work in civics showing results on a more universal scale. She expressed her desire for Oklahoma to be a hub for conferences where teachers can come for social studies professional development. Curren urges adults and students to expect more out of their local schools’ civics education in hopes that it will improve on a larger-than-local scale.  Learn more about Generation Citizen by visiting their http://www.generationcitizen.org/ (website) or check out their http://www.facebook.com/generationcitizen (Facebook). We also want to recognize Tallgrass Estate Planning LLP, as they are the newest corporate partners with Rant9 Productions. We look forward to continuing our podcast network with their support, and we appreciate their efforts in creating a unique and necessary community service in estate planning today. Learn more about Tallgrass Estate Planning LLP, check out their https://www.tallgrassestateplanning.com/ (website), or check out their https://www.facebook.com/tallgrassestateplanning (Facebook).  Please subscribe to Pod4Good wherever you get your podcasts! If you’re not sure where, check out http://www.pod4good.com/ (Pod4Good).

What have recent events taught us about the type of civic education we need? Elizabeth Clay Roy, the new CEO of Generation Citizen, shares her vision for equitable, engaging civic education that is transformational for both youth and their communities - and that address current societal needs. She also highlights specific opportunities that could support this vision, including action civics programs, efforts to lower the voting age, and  proposed federal legislation on civic education (e.g., the Civics Secures Democracy Act). Resources Related to this Episode:About Elizabeth Clay RoyGeneration Citizen WebsiteProposed Federal Civic Education Legislation (press release & links for the Civics Secures Democracy Act)Equity in Civic Education White Paper"Let America Be America Again," by Langston HughesOther Relevant Resources:Education for Sustainable Democracy Facebook PageEducation for Sustainable Democracy WebsiteBrett's Paper on Youth-Adult PartnershipsBrett's Paper on Open-Minded Political EngagementRelated Episodes:Youth Exploring Issues & Taking Action, with Jill Bass (Mikva Challenge)Learning to Care for our Community Environments, with Ethan Lowenstein (Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition & Eastern Michigan University)Engagement & Equity in Civic Education, with Jane Lo (Michigan State University)Learning Politics by Doing Politics, with Scott Warren (Generation Citizen)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/esdpodcast)

Just two weeks after the Capitol attack that resulted in five deaths, delayed the official counting of the Electoral College votes, and led to the second impeachment of a president of the United States for the first time in American history, a new president has been inaugurated in a Washington, D.C. that was on near lockdown due to the threat of domestic terrorism. Education leaders, civic advocates and public officials recognize that one of the most important ways the country can respond to this challenging moment is through an embrace of civics education, along with a significant boost in efforts that enable all U.S. citizens to understand the civic structures of the country, as well as the roles and responsibilities of its citizens and its elected officials. Just days after the Capitol attack, the Washington, D.C.-based The Hill published a powerful editorial about the urgent need for a renewed push for civics education. In it, Lauren Leader and Mark K. Updegrove noted, . . . Like the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor that pulled the U.S. directly into World War II, the siege on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 by a violent mob will be remembered as a “day which will live in infamy.” Much will be written about the circumstances that led to the desecration of the Capitol….but as we move forward, it's just as urgent to consider how we can build the foundations of a more unified nation with a deeper common understanding of what it really means to be American. . . . Part of the answer lies in civics education." Please join us for a special program as Leader and Updegrove are joined by the heads of iCivics, Louise Dube, and Generation Citizen, Elizabeth Clay Roy, to discuss why an urgent call to action for civics education is so important for the country. NOTES The program is part of The Commonwealth Club's "Creating Citizens" initiative, created with generous support from the Koret Foundation and others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most high school students in Oklahoma can’t vote, yet the presidential election will have a tremendous impact on them. So, Oklahoma Engaged, with the help of youth civic engagement non-profit Generation Citizen, decided to talk directly to them. StateImpact’s Robby Korth guides listeners through their conversation.

This mini-episode provides an overview of a new site that Brett Levy designed to help educators teach about the election: www.teachingelections.orgThe site includes downloadable lesson plans, research articles, and links to various other resources, with new content added every few days until Election Day. The lesson plans featured on the site were designed to be interactive, engaging, inquiry-oriented, and content-rich. For example, one lesson is framed with the simple but important question – Which Candidate Should We Elect and Why? – and has students explore their own political identities, the candidates' positions on issues, and then which candidate better matches their own issue preferences. The site also contains a set of inquiry-based lessons related to the financing of political campaigns and a brand new lesson on how to have a fair election during a period of social distancing.   In addition to these lessons, the site has a page full of links to other great materials for learning about elections, including online election games from iCivics, lessons on voting rights from Generation Citizen, guidance on how to maintain a positive classroom environment during discussions of controversial issues, and an interactive electoral college map from the New York Times. And for those who love research, the site also has a page containing free, downloadable papers on what researchers have learned about teaching elections.  This is all available for free at www.teachingelections.org Young people are hearing all sorts of things about the election, and this site provides materials to help them explore the facts in an engaging way.  If you're an educator, please check it out, and if you like what you see, remember to share it with a colleague. The election's right around the corner, and this is a great time to generate young people's interest in public issues. Thanks!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/esdpodcast)

On the ballot this year are several changes to Oklahoma City's governing document - the city charter. We're joined by City Councilors JoBeth Hamon and James Cooper, municipal attorney Laura McDevitt, and Generation Citizen's Elizabeth Sidler to discuss the nine proposed changes. Support this podcast

Better Than Most is a regular feature of The Business of Giving, examining the best places to work among social good businesses and nonprofit organizations. Denver: Generation Citizen empowers young people to become engaged and effective citizens, and their workplace culture looks to create the same for its employees. So, I went over to the New York City offices recently to check it out. We'll begin with their CEO, Scott Warren, and then hear from some of the other members of the team. I'd like to thank all those who participated in this piece: Jessica Wise, Maria Mares, Dana Inez, Lauren Hurlbutt, Joie Golomb, Amy Curran, and John Trasviña. And if you would like to hear my full interview with Scott Warren, the CEO of Generation Citizen, just come visit denver-frederick.com.

Generation Citizen is a non-profit that works to ensure every student in the country receives an effective civics education—and through multiple programs, empowers them to be active participants in our democracy. New York Executive Director DeNora Getachew talks about staying civically engaged beyond the voting booth and the impact of the current justice protests. For more, visit GenerationCitizen.org

Generation Citizen is a non-profit that works to ensure every student in the country receives an effective civics education—and through multiple programs, empowers them to be active participants in our democracy. New York Executive Director DeNora Getachew talks about staying civically engaged beyond the voting booth and the impact of the current justice protests. For more, visit GenerationCitizen.org

Generation Citizen is a non-profit that works to ensure every student in the country receives an effective civics education—and through multiple programs, empowers them to be active participants in our democracy. New York Executive Director DeNora Getachew talks about staying civically engaged beyond the voting booth and the impact of the current justice protests. For more, visit GenerationCitizen.org

DeRay, Brittany, Clint, and Sam discuss California's police policies, high interest loans, food safety risks, and how McKinsey helped the Trump administration. DeRay talks to DeNora Getachew from Generation Citizen. https://thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/461774-risking-food-safety-usda-plans-to-let-slaughterhouses-self-police https://www.propublica.org/article/they-loan-you-money-then-they-get-a-warrant-for-your-arrest https://twitter.com/samswey/status/1202723007942340609?s=21 https://www.propublica.org/article/how-mckinsey-helped-the-trump-administration-implement-its-immigration-policies https://quip.com/SaveThePeople Casper.com/DERAY100, use DeRay 100 at Checkout Babbel.com, promo code PEOPLE

Regan Solmo is a high-functioning, passionate executive dedicated to gender equity with more than 10 years' experience serving on boards of directors of gender-facing nonprofits. Currently the Executive Managing Editor of W Magazine, an award-winning publication covering culture, fashion, and art, she has more than 20 years of experience in the publishing industry, and has held senior leadership positions at such titles as SPIN; Civilization: the Magazine of the Library of Congress; Lucky; and The American Benefactor. She is currently the chair of the NY board of Girls Leadership, and also sits on the national board as development chair. She graduate d with honors from Amherst College with a degree in Comparative Religion/ Feminist Theology. She is a member of the NationSwell Council, a community of leaders taking action and tackling the nation's critical issues. She served for more than 6 years on the board of directors of the New York Women's Foundation, and is a dedicated supporter of Memorial Sloan Kettering, Red Hook Initiative, and Generation Citizen. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and son.

SPEAKERS Nora Hylton Mayoral Appointee and Chair of the Transformative Justice Committee, San Francisco Youth Commission Rigel Robinson Berkeley City Councilmember Lexie Tesch Junior, Berkeley High School; Former Chair, Berkeley Youth Commission Scott Warren Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Generation Citizen; Author, Generation Citizen: The Power of Youth in Our Politics Seth Marceau Reporter and Producer, YR Media—Moderator This program was recorded in front of a live audience at The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco on April 4th, 2019.

Gun violence. #BlackLivesMatter. Climate change. Voting rights. Despite a sense of alienation from civic engagement in today's political atmosphere, young leaders continue to take up the charge across these and other critical issues, demanding a better future, wielding their votes and pushing the country forward to create change. In his book Generation Citizen: The Power of Youth in Our Politics, Scott Warren, co-founder and CEO of Generation Citizen, recounts his personal political awakening and the long and inspiring history of young people enacting significant political change in the United States, ranging from the civil rights movement to the Parkland students' stance against gun violence. Since its founding in 2010 when Warren was a senior at Brown University, Generation Citizen has worked with more than 50,000 students across the country to engage them in politics as the next generation of future leaders through an innovative curriculum and hands-on opportunities to dig into the civic process, creating new channels for learning and capacity building to make a difference locally and nationally. Join Warren at INFORUM, alongside other rising voices in youth leadership and civic engagement, for an inspiring conversation about the political potential of youth and students and the future of American social change. Notes In association with YR Media, a national network of young journalists and artists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Web of WMN, the show that dives into the identities that make us who we are as individuals and communities. On this episode Host Jenny Kaplan interviews a new connection, DeNora Getachew, the New York City executive director of Generation Citizen. They talk about growing up in New York, getting pregnant in high school, and developing into a full-blown democracy ninja. This episode launches the fourth and final interview chain this season. Stay tuned next week for the second link in the first chain and check out Episode 8 for more from DeNora. Special thanks to Overcoats for the tunes and Ben Broer for audio editing expertise! This season of Web of WMN is exclusively sponsored by Skype, a Microsoft product.

Scott Warren is the CEO and co-founder of Generation Citizen, an organization that works to ensure students in the United States receive an effective civics education. We talk about the unique power of political action to bring about change and the need to teach our youngest generations how to be active participants in our democracy. Political action is still king All of the important issues that affect our daily lives touch the government in some way. Politics is a powerful agent for systemic change within government. The more frustrated we are, the more imperative it becomes to participate. The problems in our democracy run deep One of the most reliable predictors of voting behavior is income: the participation rate is 80% at $80,000 or more, and only 40% at $40,000. We need to invest in teaching all citizens, and especially young people, their rights and responsibilities in a democracy. Action Civics is an essential part of the answer Action-oriented civics education in school should be prioritized like STEM subjects. Without the knowledge and practice, we cannot expect the population to be engaged. Students should learn by doing in the classroom: identifying an issue they care about, devising a plan of action, and following through with elected officials. Find out more: Scott Warren is the CEO and co-founder of Generation Citizen, an organization that works to bring civics education to middle and high schoolers in the US.

Recorded live at Oak & Ore, we visit voters & candidates to get their experience and response to the elections. Featuring Kayla & Anna from Localities OKC, Amy Curran & crew from Generation Citizen, Brett Dickerson from OKC Free Press, JoBeth Hamon, Bo Broadwater from The Journal Record, Sheri Guyse from Big Bravely, recovering politico Thomas Larson, and candidates Carrie Blumert and Daniel Chae. Support this podcast

CIVICS EDUCATION:MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL 'ACTION CIVICS'....Generation Citizen's Dana Harris on their program for action  for your students

CIVICS EDUCATION:MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL 'ACTION CIVICS'....Generation Citizen's Dana Harris on their program for action  for your students

What are the principles of democratic practice in the classroom environment that lead to deeper student-centered learning? Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg (@CIRCLE_KKG), one of the United State's leading experts in civics education, helps us answer this question and others. Professor Kawashima-Ginsberg is the Director of CIRCLE, the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement, part of Tisch College of Civic Life at Tufts University. CIRCLE is a nonpartisan research organization producing and translating knowledge about how young people acquire civic skills and identities through a variety of experiences, and what makes certain learning experiences more effective than others. Drawing on her background in positive youth development and community psychology, her core scholastic interests are in understanding how young people interact with the cultural, educational, and institutional factors and shape their civic and political developmental trajectories over time. While Kei is interested in ensuring that any educational solutions target all young people, she is especially interested in diminishing learning opportunities gaps, including civic opportunities gaps. She comes on the SCL Podcast to help us understand how teachers can cultivate the habits and mindsets our students need to be civic minded and active agents in their learning and in their communities. Also, shout out to Generation Citizen (@gencitizen https://generationcitizen.org) for their great work in this field.

We talk with Meredith Norris, Central Texas Site Manager with Generation Citizen about her work engaging young people in action civics. We discuss season 2, episode 7 “Greg Pikitis”, her students’ successful advocacy on a public transportation issue, and how her own experiences as a high schooler led to her passion for her current role. We also add Kathryn Bolkovac, human rights investigator and former UN International Police Force Monitor to our Wall of Inspirational Women and share some podcast recommendations as part of March’s #trypod campaign.

Generation Citizen – a new Non-Profit in Austin – 11-10-2016 A new non-profit comes to Austin called Generation Citizen to inspire young persons to participate in civic initiatives. Our guest was Meredith Norris, the Central Texas Site Manager for Austin’s local chapter of Generation Citizen.

Today's guest is a community organizer at heart. Within a few years of graduating from Brandeis University, he has established himself as a major player in Boston's social impact community. His career began as an associate at MassChallenge where he learned the importance of community building. He later joined Opportunity Nation as a national organizer around economic mobility issues and then Yesware as a customer success manager. Currently he is the Executive Director of City Awake, a nonprofit organization focused on building the ecosystem of civic engagement and social innovation throughout Greater Boston. Established in 2014 City Awake hosts an annual 10 day festival with nearly 100 community events and supported by over 200 organizational partners. He has been recognized by the Boston Globe, Boston Magazine, and the City of Boston for his work highlighting the city as a social impact hub. He is also on the Massachusetts board of Generation Citizen, an active Big Brother, and was a 2013 New Leaders Council Fellow. Please join me in welcoming Justin Kang. Listen, subscribe, and read show notes at www.OntheSchmooze.com - look for episode 013.