Civic Education and Engagement Strategies

The webinar, led by Abby Kisa from Circle, introduces the Teaching for Democracy Alliance, highlighting its purpose and the importance of teaching about elections and voting. The session covers research findings on civic education, presents resources from Alliance members, and engages participants in a discussion and Q&A. The webinar concludes with future plans and encourages ongoing participation through social media and future webinars.

What is the main purpose of the Teaching for Democracy Alliance?

• To promote political parties

• To provide resources for teaching about elections

• To organize election campaigns

• To conduct voter registration drives

According to research, why is it important to teach young people about voting?

• It makes them political experts

• It increases their likelihood of voting habitually

• It guarantees they will vote in every election

• It helps them choose a political party

What type of resources does the Close-Up Foundation provide?

• Debate and deliberation resources

• Social media campaigns

• Voter registration guides

• Game-based learning tools

What is a unique feature of the 'Win the White House' game by iCivics?

• It includes a virtual reality experience

• It lets players personalize their campaign

• It is only available in Spanish

• It allows players to run for local office

How does the League of Women Voters support high school students?

• By offering free textbooks

• By helping them register to vote

• By organizing debates

• By providing scholarships

What is a key challenge teachers face when teaching about elections?

• Difficulty in finding resources

• Lack of student interest

• Community resistance to political discussions

• Insufficient classroom time

What strategy was suggested for teachers to gain community support for teaching elections?

• Avoid discussing controversial topics

• Send a letter explaining the educational goals

• Invite politicians to speak in class

• Only teach about local elections

What is the purpose of the 'educate to participate' hashtag?

• To promote a political party

• To sell educational materials

• To share educational resources

• To organize protests

What future plans does the alliance have for supporting teachers?

• Organizing field trips

• Offering free online courses

• Publishing textbooks

• Providing more webinars

Why is social media engagement important for the alliance?

• To sell merchandise

• To increase followers

• To generate excitement and share resources

• To advertise political campaigns