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Citizenship and Voting
Whether you're decided or undecided, left or right, blue or red (or a different shade altogether), this year's presidential election is a great opportunity to teach the value of citizenship and how government works. Here are resources to help.
- ServiceVote
ServiceVote is a campaign to engage young people in the political process, beginning with voting. The program challenges youth to think critically about how they can affect issues by getting involved in the political process, and provides opportunities to participate in the presidential election. The Web site features news and information on various races, the presidential candidates, and defining issues, as well as opportunities for peer interaction through a discussion forum where youth can post videos, images, and audio files. Help youth get involved at
For more information, go to www.radicalmath.org.
- Doing What Works
Doing What Works
Doing What Works, a new Web site sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, is dedicated to helping educators identify and make use of effective teaching practices that are supported by rigorous research. Current offerings include digital workshops that explore examples of "what works" in:
- early childhood education
- English language learning
- math and science.