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Civics in Action: Learning Opportunities
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Impact
Combines classroom learning with real content and/or experiences
The best way to build interest, knowledge, skill and comprehension
Learning opportunities narrow gaps among at‐risk students
Elections and Voting: Kids Voting Election
October and November
Student mock election on local, state and national races; service‐learning in polls
Candidate debate watch, curriculum and activities
Voting available online, in polling places and at school
Additional opportunities for student council elections (remainder of year)
Government, Citizenship, Leadership: Civic Learning Opportunities
All year
Discussion questions, resources and education guides for current and special events
Constitution Day, Election Day, MLK Day, President’s Day, State of the Union, Black History Month, local
government budgeting, Elections and Voting, Conventions, Debates, more
Opportunities to visit, learn about and interact with government and leaders, and report on civic issues
Local Government and Law: Youth Civics
All year
Students learn about local government and visit government meetings, courts, media
Different opportunities
o 4‐6 week evening program (high school students)
o Instruction for students visiting government meetings for extra credit
o Government presentations, curriculum and resources for the classroom or home study (all grades)
o Being developed: videos and other online resources; students watch meetings on TV or online,
participate in polls, text response and other ways to engage
High School ‐ Youth Leadership Alliance/Youth Voice Press Corps (Civic Leadership, Government, Media)
All year
Students identify, report on and address school/community issues and advise local government leaders.
Official youth council for community ‐ partnership with City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and CMS.
Civic leadership mentoring
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All high school students invited to participate