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September 29, 2024

Teaching the Power of Local Democracy: Why Voting Matters in Every Election, Part 1

National decisions often dominate the headlines, but the choices made at the local level—by elected school board members, city councils and county boards, and through ballot referendums—can have an even more immediate and profound impact on our daily lives.

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Teaching the Power of Local Democracy: Why Voting Matters in Every Election, Part 1
Boosting Civic Literacy in the Classroom for Constitution Day
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Boosting Civic Literacy in the Classroom for Constitution Day

September 12, 2024

Boosting Civic Literacy in the Classroom for Constitution Day
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2024 Election Lesson Plans and Teaching Resources
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2024 Election Lesson Plans and Teaching Resources

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2024 Election Lesson Plans and Teaching Resources
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D.C. Youth Volunteer to Preserve Historic Black Cemeteries
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D.C. Youth Volunteer to Preserve Historic Black Cemeteries

September 05, 2024

D.C. Youth Volunteer to Preserve Historic Black Cemeteries
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Reforming the Supreme Court: History of the Court and What's in President Biden's Proposal
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Reforming the Supreme Court: History of the Court and What's in President Biden's Proposal

August 01, 2024

Reforming the Supreme Court: History of the Court and What's in President Biden's Proposal
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AFT Book Club: A Conversation with Heather Cox Richardson
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AFT Book Club: A Conversation with Heather Cox Richardson

October 20, 2024 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT

AFT Book Club: A Conversation with Heather Cox Richardson
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Using Inquiry to Fortify Civic Education
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Using Inquiry to Fortify Civic Education

March 20, 2024 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT

Using Inquiry to Fortify Civic Education
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