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How to Organize a School-Wide Mock Presidential Debate
A school-wide mock presidential debate can turn civics from a textbook topic into a shared experience. Students research public policy, practise public…
The Impact of “The Daily Show” and Comedy on 2004 Youth Engagement
In 2004, American politics reached young audiences through an unusual mix of campaign websites, television satire and early online communities. Kids for Kerry,…
Writing a short bio of John Kerry for a school project
A good school biography gives readers the essential facts about a person and explains why that person matters. For John Kerry, the most useful details include…
Teresa Heinz Kerry’s Public Health and Nutrition Legacy
Teresa Heinz Kerry brought an unusual perspective to American public life. Born Maria Teresa Thierstein Simões-Ferreira in Mozambique in 1938, she grew up in a…
How Young Campaigners Helped Shape the 2004 Vote
In 2004, young supporters of John Kerry and Teresa Heinz Kerry found ways to participate in a presidential campaign before they were old enough to cast a…
John Kerry’s Vision For Affordable College In 2004
For Australian families, the language of American higher education can sound familiar while the system itself feels quite different. In 2004, the United States…
How Kids Can Compare Political Candidates Fairly
A candidate comparison chart helps children understand elections by placing important information side by side. Instead of relying on a slogan, a dramatic…
School newspapers shape how students read the presidential race
When a presidential election grips the United States, the coverage reaches far beyond American news desks. Australian students watch the race unfold on evening…
Building a Family Newsletter Around Election News
When a federal election campaign rolls around in Australia, conversations at the kitchen table in homes from Adelaide to Brisbane tend to shift toward polling…
Lessons from 2004 about young voters and the fight for the ballot
In the autumn of 2004, the United States was treated to one of the most hotly contested presidential races in modern memory. George W. Bush was seeking a…