Vote for Change in Education! Final Round of Voting: January 5th through January 15th

The website change.org will be presenting the top ideas for improving the country to the President-Elect on Inauguration Day. Our idea to "mobilize mentors, tutors and citizen teachers to help kids succeed" has made it to the final round of voting and you can help us reach the Obama Administration by voting again for our idea now! [See an animated short about our idea first to get you inspired.]

Thanks to all of you who voted for our idea during the first round of voting.  After this final round, the top ten ideas with the most votes will be presented to the President. If you think everyone has a role to play in improving kids' lives, don't miss this chance to make your voice heard by casting a final vote before January 15th and asking your colleagues to do the same!

 to be an after-school educator 

 to be a Citizen Teacher

to expanding the learning day   

Apprentices from two Harlem middle schools designed these tote bags after school to promote environmental awareness. Pick up a set for your gift list at www.project116.com!  

New Book Spotlights Citizen Schools

Citizen Schools is featured in The Charismatic Organization: 8 Ways to Grow a Non-Profit that Builds Buzz, Delights Donors, and Energizes Employees, the new book by non-profit strategy experts Shirley Sagawa and Deborah Jospin. Read more about it at www.charismaticorganization.com.

Citizen Schools' National Teaching Fellowship gives aspiring educators hands-on experience, access to a Master's Degree, and community-building partnerships. Applications are now being accepted for out-of-school professionals!

Read what people are saying about Citizen Schools and the growing movement to re-imagine the learning day!