Why You and Your Students Should Participate
Participating in Illinois Student Vote benefits the whole community by
building responsible, contributing and knowledgeable citizens.
Activities which are designed to inform and excite students about voting help
them understand the need for citizen involvement in a democratic nation. Active participation in a Mock Election establishes a habit that will
last a lifetime.
Educate the Leaders of Tomorrow
Students who become involved with the election process early will gain an
awareness that their actions count. The
students of today will be the leaders of tomorrow.
All
participating teachers will receive curriculum plans to help them:
- Create a classroom election forum;
- Debate current events;
- Integrate government with reading and math;
- Develop critical thinking skills;
- Promote political discussion among students and parents.
Click here to Register Your School!
Related Links:
iVOTE! ‘08', a resource for students and teachers to create their own polls, collect online resources and create multimedia documents. Click here to learn more about iVOTE! '08'
Sponsored By:
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Jesse White - Secretary of State
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