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

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. Understanding the significance of local elections is crucial in empowering new and younger voters to recognize their role in shaping their communities. 

In this webinar, you can explore how to engage new and younger voters through experiential learning approaches like “action civics” and through nonpartisan initiatives aimed at young voter engagement for 2024 and beyond. Join the AFT, Share My Lesson, the Albert Shanker Institute, and Generation Citizen’s RISE Vote 2024 as we discuss effective strategies to elevate local democracy and inspire civic participation in every election.

This webinar is part of the 2024 Election series. Register for the full series here.

Share My Lesson webinars are available for one-hour of PD credit. A certificate of completion will be available for download at the end of your session that you can submit for your school's or district's approval.