GenerationNation

Developing a new generation of civic leaders who lead with purpose

Through GenerationNation, K-12 students learn first-hand how their governments and communities work; understand and play an active role in school and civic decision-making and co-creation; know how to find and use good sources of news and civic information; and, build social capital, knowledge, experience, and opportunity for leadership and success now and into college, career, and civic life.​

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GenerationNation

Building a new generation of civic leaders for Charlotte and beyond. K-12 civic literacy + civic leadership @GenerationNation @nc.civics

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Meet Kyle, a sophomore at Hough. He is running to be the next CMS Student Advisor! One of Kyle’s goals is to see his peers be less stressed. He is dedicated to playing a role in making CMS work better overall, and especially where the district can make the day any student has better. “When I was in eighth grade, I sent an email to the Board about a concern I had following a friend’s comment, and was directed to the role of Student Advisor. Ever since then, I have been waiting my turn to be able to apply and make a difference. Student Advisor is my way to make an impact. It gives me a megaphone in which I can channel the voices of my peers into, and get a chance to create meaningful change.” 🗳️ CMS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: YOUR VOICE MATTERS! Did you know CMS is one of the only school districts in the country with a student representative to the Board of Education elected by a districtwide student vote? Here’s your chance to make your voice heard! The Student Advisor serves a one year term representing YOU at CMS school board meetings. 🗳️ Voting is open now through Election Day, November 3 🔗 CMS high school students, click the link in bio to vote or go to tinyurl.com/votecms2026 ✅ The Student Advisor program is a partnership between @cmsboard, @charmeckschools, and @generationnation

Meet Kyle, a sophomore at Hough. He is running to be the next CMS Student...

Join us this Wednesday at 5 PM for the CMS Student Advisor Candidate Forum! 🗣️✨ Meet the candidates for @cmsstudentadvisor, hear their ideas, and learn how they plan to represent YOU! 📍 Attend in person or 📺 tune in on YouTube to watch live! 📅 Wednesday, October 21 ⏰ 5:00 PM 📍 In person at the Government Center or on YouTube @Itz.TeeTeee @kyle.for.cms.student.advisor @luka4_cmsstudentadvisor @aser_cms.student.advisor sreenika4studentadvisor @cullenpyles4cms @voteachyutacmsadvisor avery.scrivy @taleyaforcmsadvisor @gabi4studentadvisor

Join us this Wednesday at 5 PM for the CMS Student Advisor Candidate Forum! 🗣️✨...

Meet Tahirah, a junior at West Charlotte High School. She is running for CMS Student Advisor! Tahirah is passionate about making sure students have a voice in the decisions that impact their lives. “I want to serve as Student Advisor because I believe students deserve a stronger voice in decisions that affect them. Through SGA, Sources of Strength, NHS, and starting a sports journalism club, I’ve learned to listen, lead, and speak up for others. I want to bring students’ real experiences to the Board and help make sure they feel heard, valued, and represented.” 🗳️ CMS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: YOUR VOICE MATTERS! Did you know CMS is one of the only school districts in the country with a student representative to the Board of Education elected by a districtwide student vote? Here’s your chance to make your voice heard! The Student Advisor serves a one year term representing YOU at CMS school board meetings. 🗳️ Voting is open now through Election Day, November 3 🔗 CMS high school students, vote at tinyurl.com/votecms2026 (link in bio!) ✅ The Student Advisor program is a partnership between @cmsboard, @charmeckschools, and @generationnation

Meet Tahirah, a junior at West Charlotte High School. She is running for CMS Student...

👋🏽 Meet the finalist candidates for CMS Student Advisor 2027! These students, chosen by a school board panel, will campaign in October through November 3. All CMS high school students in grades 9-13 can vote to elect the next student advisor! More info to come. Big thanks to ALL the amazing applicants across CMS high schools! We appreciate your willingness to step up as leaders and make your voices heard!! ⭐️

👋🏽 Meet the finalist candidates for CMS Student Advisor 2027! These students, chosen by a...

Want to make YOUR voice heard on CMS policies as the 2027 Student Advisor to the school board? Apply to be a candidate before the deadline on Sunday night! If selected as a finalist and then win the districtwide student vote, you’ll be elected to serve in this incredible leadership role to represent 140,000 students in school board discussions and policy making. Build on the work done by Inchara, Lucy, Ailen, Juan, Breana, Gabe, Kendall, Tiana, and Saniye - and take it to the next level!! The Student Advisor program is a partnership between students, @cmsboard @charmeckschools @generationnation @cmsstudentadvisor Visit cmsk12.org/2027studentadvisor to learn more and apply!

Want to make YOUR voice heard on CMS policies as the 2027 Student Advisor to...

Tomorrow marks the 25th anniversary of September 11. Most of the young people serving and leading 9/11 Day of Service projects this week weren’t alive that day. But they’re choosing to remember by taking action. They’re leading. Volunteering. Raising awareness. Educating others. Giving their time, talents, and resources. Supporting peers and neighbors. Bringing communities together. And creating a stronger future. Youth may not remember September 11, but they are helping shape how it will be remembered. We’re honored to work alongside the young people, schools, nonprofits, local governments, and community leaders turning remembrance into service. Thank you to @youthservice, 9/11 Day, and @americorps for making this work possible. 🇺🇸

Tomorrow marks the 25th anniversary of September 11.

Most of the young people serving and...

“The future isn’t something that happens to us. It’s something that we build.” 🌳 Inspiring words from Mike Rizer, Executive Director of Corporate Citizenship at Ally Financial, who joined us at the GenerationNation Civic Leaders Breakfast to share his vision on leadership, community resilience, and opportunity with youth and community leaders. A few key takeaways: ✨ Believe in what’s possible: “Throughout history, every meaningful change has started with someone who believed that improvement was possible... Young people have the ability to see other ways.” 🌉 Connect and hold each other up: Drawing inspiration from California’s redwood trees, whose shallow, interconnected root systems allow them to withstand massive storms, Mike reminded us that “our strength comes not from our individual strength, but from our collective strength. None of us succeeds alone.” 🤝 Expand social capital: “Ask who’s not in the room and who should be. Who can we learn from?” 🚀 Choose to participate: “You don’t have to be a CEO or have a title to lead.” Thank you to Mike Rizer and everyone who joined us to invest in our future leaders and remind us that true progress happens when we build together. 🙌🏼 Great job by student leader Luka from brhswolves in introducing Mike Rizer!

“The future isn’t something that happens to us. It’s something that we build.” 🌳

Inspiring...

🌟”They showed me possibilities I did not know existed. That’s when I knew I needed to be the catalyst for my community.” At our Civic Leaders Breakfast, Dr. Raquishela Stewart of @cltgov @charlotte_youth shared her powerful journey of growing up in South Central Los Angeles, and how finding an organization like GenerationNation completely shifted and expanded her horizon. 💫 She shared that the development of young leaders is one of the most important investments that we can make. Leadership development begins with exposure. When young people get the mentorship, environment, and opportunities to lead projects, solve real problems, and serve, they discover possibilities they never knew existed. Thank you Dr. Stewart for your kind words about our work and for your partnership. We are proud to work with you in supporting the power of youth opportunities for Charlotte! 🙌🏾 Great job by student leader Bee in introducing Dr. Stewart!

🌟”They showed me possibilities I did not know existed. That’s when I knew I needed...

“You aren’t just the future leaders in this room. You are leaders already, making an impact right now.” 🌟 Many thanks to Charlotte City Council District 1 Representative @danteandersonclt for reminding everyone at the Civic Leaders Breakfast that young people are not simply preparing to lead some day: they are already making a difference today. Anderson celebrated the leadership, brilliance, and engagement of GenerationNation students, sharing how every opportunity to work alongside the youth leaves her inspired by what lies ahead for Charlotte: young people who are paying attention, staying engaged, and asking smart and tough questions.  Their voices, ideas, and leadership are an important part of the vision shaping our city today. 💫 🙌🏾 Great job by student leader Winny Gracy in introducing Councilmember Anderson!

“You aren’t just the future leaders in this room. You are leaders already, making an...

👋🏽 CMS sophomores & juniors: ready to represent thousands of students and make a positive impact across @charmeckschools? 🗣️📚 Apply to be a candidate to be the next Student Advisor to the @cmsboard! Applications are open TODAY through September 20. 🗓️ Apply now at tinyurl.com/cms2027studentadvisor 🔗 Link in bio!

👋🏽 CMS sophomores & juniors: ready to represent thousands of students and make a positive...

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