There are a number of high-quality free educational resources for students to learn about voting and elections and to participate in voting simulations. Here are a few, with pro tips to guide you.
Voting and Elections 101 Read More »
This lesson can be customized to student and classroom perspectives and time constraints. It starts with a discussion of poetry as an expressive art form accessible to all. There are suggested poems to read, compare, and discuss in terms of their authors’ contributing voices to American democracy.
Poetry Speaks in American Democracy Read More »
During this lesson, students will explore the evolution of voting rights throughout American history. Students will gain a fuller understanding of how the right to vote has evolved and why it is critical aspect of using our voice in our American democracy.
American Voting Rights: Deep Dive Into Primary Sources Read More »
Moore v. Harper The Elections Clause says that a state’s “Legislature” has authority to regulate federal elections, including drawing legislative maps for congressional districts. Legislative leaders and state officials argue
Rucho v. Common Cause In 2016, North Carolina was ordered by a federal court to redraw its congressional districts because the existing map included districts that were racially gerrymandered. Racial gerrymandering
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