If we can instill in 7th and 8th graders a sense of urgency and importance in their civic participation, then they will move onto high school as aware and active participants in any democratic process, whether it be running for student body or protesting a social issue they feel passionate about. >>>

One of the greatest moments was at Civics Day... It was the moment when their eyes lit up as judges eagerly listened to them speak about teen unemployment and their job fair. It was the moment when Alexandria said to the judges, “We may not be 18 and able to vote, but we know we can still make a difference.” >>>

What I find most striking about working with GC is its dynamic quality. This dynamic quality expresses itself through how GC interacts with their Democracy Coaches and teachers. They do not just hand a curriculum to their Democracy Coaches and teachers and expect them to teach the curriculum, as I have seen other organizations do. >>>

"When I was presented with the opportunity to work with Generation Citizen, I was a little skeptical to say the least. I knew that the program was targeting high school students. After weighing the options, I looked more into the program’s previous accomplishments and decided that this would be a great fit for our 8th grade students. We emphasize the “to and through” college model here at KIPP, and I couldn’t pass up the chance...>>>"