Civics Day Judges' Responsibilities

The webinar introduces Generation Citizen's action civics program, aiming to reinvigorate civics education by engaging middle and high school students in local government and politics. It highlights the importance of civic engagement, especially among youth, and addresses the current shortcomings in civics education. The program culminates in Civics Day, where students present their projects to judges. The webinar provides guidance for judges on how to evaluate student presentations effectively.

What is the primary mission of Generation Citizen?

• To promote sports education in schools

• To reinvigorate civics education through action civics

• To provide financial literacy programs

• To support arts education in schools

Why is political participation among young Americans important?

• It promotes cultural diversity

• It reduces unemployment rates

• It ensures that young voices are heard in government decision-making

• It helps in increasing the country's GDP

What is the main focus of the action civics program?

• Offering students music lessons

• Providing students with sports training

• Engaging students in local government and politics

• Teaching students about global politics

What role do democracy coaches play in the action civics program?

• They teach students how to play musical instruments

• They organize sports events for students

• They guide students in developing and implementing action plans

• They provide financial advice to students

What is the purpose of Civics Day?

• To organize a music concert

• To conduct a sports competition

• To showcase students' action plans and outcomes

• To hold a science exhibition

How many judges are typically in a group during Civics Day?

• Two

• Four

• One

• Three

What should judges keep in mind when interacting with students?

• Students are experienced in public speaking

• Students are not interested in feedback

• Students may be nervous and inexperienced

• Students are professional leaders

What is the purpose of the digital scorecard?

• To schedule future events

• To tabulate judges' scores and feedback

• To record students' attendance

• To provide students with study materials

What should judges do if they believe a class deserves an award?

• Send an email to the program team

• Announce it immediately

• Discuss it with other judges

• Nominate them using the digital scorecard

What is one piece of feedback judges are asked to provide?

• A suggestion for a new program

• A piece of constructive feedback for the class

• A summary of the event

• A list of students' names