Jessica Graham emphasized reframing voting as 'a way of caring for your community,' addressing students' anxieties about divisive political discourse surrounding elections. She noticed that students appeared wary of voting, concerned about the polarized nature of current politics.
Emma Humphries described the changes in teaching about political discourse since the 1970s, noting that teachers now often hesitate to discuss elections without informing their administration and possibly parents, highlighting the chilling effect that divisive laws and partisanship have exerted on educators.
Meg Heubeck pointed out that a majority of teachers limit discussions about social or political issues to avoid controversy, expressing concern that without such conversations, students miss crucial learning opportunities regarding voting and elections.
Ryan Werenka shared his strategy of using mock elections as educational tools, stating that they are essential to demonstrate voting processes and familiarize students with ballots, indicating a need for practical experiences in civics education.
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