A community-based, nonpartisan program designed to prepare students for a life of active, informed and responsible citizenship. Election-based lessons.

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A community-based, nonpartisan program designed to prepare students for a life of active, informed and responsible citizenship. Election-based lessons plans for classroom learning (grades K-12) At-home activities to increase civic dialogue Authentic Election Day voting experience for students

Prepare young people to be educated, engaged citizens. Support educators in teaching the rights and responsibilities of citizenship (aligned with MN Social Studies Standards) Stimulate civic dialogue with families and friends Give young people a hands-on experience with the electoral process that they will soon become part of.

Even as a brief intervention, taught only during the weeks before an election, the Kids Voting program increases students' attention to the news, encourages deliberative issue-based discussions in and outside of school, and enhances their sense of civic identity. Students who participate in Kids Voting demonstrate higher interest in their community, are more attuned to political messages flowing from the media, and are more willing to share their knowledge and opinions with parents and friends.

Research shows that practicing civic habits at a young age can support a lifetime of active citizenship!

In the 2014 election, 45,000 kids from 50 Minnesota communities cast a ballot as part of the Kids Voting program…

This year, we are hoping to give every student in Minnesota the chance to vote on Tuesday, Nov 8.

Kids Voting USA Minnesota Civic Youth Kids Voting Shakopee Kids Voting St. Louis County Kids Voting Edina Kids Voting Minneapolis Kids Voting Prior Lake Kids Voting St. Louis Park Kids Voting St. Paul YOUR DISTRICT HERE!

School district provides:  Vision for scope and scale of program Which grades will participate? School buildings or polling places? Supporting activities? Seek funding partners?  Program coordinator (very part-time position, could be district employee or Comm. Ed)  Ballot printing  Volunteers on Election day to monitor activities and count ballots

Minnesota Civic Youth provides:  Materials (ballot boxes, voting screens, “I Voted” stickers, coloring books)  Election-based curriculum and at-home activity worksheets  Ballot creation and access to ballot counting machines  Guidance on key steps and timelines  Connections between local coordinators  Connections to local service organizations (Rotary and League of Women Voters)

Questions? If you want to learn more about Kids Voting USA: If you want to learn more about Minnesota Civic Youth: If you are interested in having your district participate in the Kids Voting program, contact Amy Anderson at or Thank you!