Bellevue Schools Offers Election Resources List
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Learn about Registering to Vote Here
Democracy is at the forefront of our minds, especially as elections approach. Our teaching and learning experts have gathered several articles and resources.
These materials aim to enhance understanding and foster discussions around democratic principles and civic engagement. We hope these resources will help you navigate this complex landscape and uncover reasons for optimism in the role of democracy in education and society.
By engaging with these tools, families and students alike can explore the importance of informed citizenship and the value of diverse perspectives.
General Resources:
- https://casel.org/sel-guidance-2020-election/?view=true (from 2020, but could be modified)
- https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/politics
- https://www.learningforjustice.org/moment/voting-elections
- https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/22/learning/2024-election-teaching-resources.html
- https://www.nais.org/articles/pages/resources-for-educators-in-an-election-season/
- https://www.facinghistory.org/ideas-week/teaching-about-voting-elections
- https://www.nais.org/articles/pages/resources-for-educators-in-an-election-season/
- https://www.tc.columbia.edu/articles/2024/september/ways-to-integrate-the-2024-election-into-the-classroom/?_ga=2.210315285.1001336463.1728594902-1853464312.1728594902
- https://www.facinghistory.org/sites/default/files/2023-05/Fostering_Civil_Discourse.pdf
Resources for families:
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-full-picture/202409/talking-to-children-and-teens-about-elections-and-government
- https://www.kpbs.org/news/politics/2024/02/13/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-voting-and-the-election
- https://childmind.org/blog/guidance-for-speaking-to-kids-about-the-election/
Resources for adults:
- https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/eight_questions_that_can_help_you_survive_election_stress ·
- https://www.edutopia.org/article/teaching-young-children-voting/
Washington Secretary of State Mock Election Resources for students: ·
- https://www.sos.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/TeachingElectionsWA.pdf