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Flunking Democracy
by Carol Kocivar | June 6, 2024 | 0 Comments

Here is the question of the day: Are we flunking democracy? America depends on an informed public to engage in issues with intelligence and compassion. Are our schools delivering? Well, there's good news and bad news...

Will January 6 be the new July 4?
by Carol Kocivar | July 3, 2022 | 0 Comments

This year, the 4th of July is a time to consider the fragility of our democracy. America survived a coup attempt on January 6. What should schools do to help strengthen the nation's commitment to democracy?

What a Biden Administration Might Mean for Education
by Carol Kocivar | November 13, 2020 | 1 Comment

Presidents can have a big impact on the direction of public education. How will the Biden administration affect education in California? Biden has called for increased support for public schools. However, as Carol explains, a lot depends on Georgia.

Trump vs Biden on Education Issues
by Carol Kocivar | October 2, 2020 | 0 Comments

The education policies of Donald Trump and Joe Biden reflect deep philosophical differences. Biden has called for increased support for public schools. Trump has proposed to cut funding for public schools and redirect some of the money toward private and religious schools.

Want Young People to Vote? Start Earlier.
by Rylee Vizvary | September 12, 2020 | 1 Comment

Universal public education is a critical ingredient of a functioning democracy. It should be even more so. The voting age should be lowered so that students learn to vote as part of growing up, argue these students from GENup.

Paying Back, Voting Forward
by Jeff Camp | February 22, 2020 | 0 Comments

The ballot on March 3 includes more than just the presidential primary. There are some state and local measures of real importance to schools. Here's how to learn more.

Candidates for Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2018
by Jeff Camp | September 27, 2018 | 2 Comments

In November, California voters will choose Tony Thurmond or Marshall Tuck as the next Superintendent of Public Instruction. What does the Superintendent do, actually? Who are these candidates, and what should voters know about them?

Running for School Board
by Denise Jennison | January 12, 2018 | 0 Comments

Thinking of running for school board? Here's what you need to know first, practically speaking.

Elections: Decisions that Matter for Kids
by Jeff Camp | September 22, 2016 | 0 Comments

Elections are vitally important for schools. Here's why, and what you can do to help.

The California Primary: Politics for Kids
by Jeff Camp | May 31, 2016 | 0 Comments

Visit Votersedge.org (a nonpartisan site supported by the League of Women Voters) to view your ballot online. Ask your children what THEY think. Help them talk through an issue. Even if they come to a different conclusion than you, this is good preparation for decisions they will have to make in sch

How Will the Election Affect Your School?
by Jeff Camp | November 4, 2014 | 0 Comments

Whenever elections end, the media machine goes suddenly silent. The people elected on November 4 will influence your school in ways big and small. Who won, and by how much? Do you know where to look for the answers? Image: I Voted - CC Vox Efx

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