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Dear John,
It’s election season! We have many opportunities to talk with students about voting rights, identity and representation, campaign politics, how government works and current events related to the vital process of voting on issues and electing our leaders. Young people want to be part of the conversation—and they should be. Below are lesson plans, teaching tools and discussion guides to engage in those conversations—before, during and after the election. | |
Let's Talk about Voting!
Use our family discussion guide to talk about what it means to vote, the history of voting and election-related actions you can take. Read More | | | |
Debate Watch Teaching Guide
The final presidential debate is on October 22. Use our Debate Watch Teaching Guide to engage students in discussions and reflective writing before and after the debate. Download Guide | | | |
Should We Keep the Electoral College?
Use this high school lesson plan to explore the Electoral College and have students consider different viewpoints and their own opinion as they consider the pros and cons. Download Lesson | | | |
7 Engaging Picture Books about Voting and Elections
These picture books—some fiction and some non-fiction—provide discussion starters about voting, equity, gender, race and representation. Read Blog | | | |
The Election is Over… Now What?
This resource will help educators engage students in respectful post-election conversations about the outcome of the election and ways to move forward. Read More | | | |
