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School board elections will be held for districts across North Texas on May 4, 2024 with early voting running from April 22-30, 2024. Turnout for school board elections is often less than 10% of registered voters and many elections have been decided by fewer than 50 votes. BUT the outcome of these races has a tremendous impact on student outcomes and student experience in your district. So, it is critical to make an informed vote! Visit https://lnkd.in/gNkpr5Dt to see who is running to represent your district and access our candidate evaluation tool. For additional county-specific voter information including when and where to vote: + Collin County: https://lnkd.in/gDXP6Zdm + Dallas County: dallascountyvotes.org + Denton County: votedenton.gov + Ellis County: https://lnkd.in/g6W-He8e + Tarrant County: https://lnkd.in/eTG54bhj

Dear Friends As we approach the upcoming general elections, I wanted to reach out and urge each of you to actively participate in this crucial democratic process. Our votes are not just a right but a responsibility that shapes the future of our country and communities. Here are a few reasons why your participation matters: 1. **Influence and Impact:** Your vote is your voice. By casting your vote, you contribute to the decision-making process and have a say in who represents us at various levels of government. 2. **Representation:** Elections determine who will represent us in legislative bodies, making decisions that affect our lives, rights, and opportunities. Your vote helps ensure that our interests are represented effectively. 3. **Issues That Matter:** Voting allows you to support candidates and initiatives that align with your values and address the issues you care about most, such as healthcare, education, the economy, climate change, and social justice. 4. **Accountability:** Holding elected officials accountable starts with participating in elections. Your vote sends a message about the kind of leadership and policies you expect and demand. 5. **Building a Better Future:** Every vote counts towards building a better future for ourselves, our families, and future generations. It's a way to contribute to positive change and progress in our society. I understand that life gets busy, but taking the time to vote is a small yet significant action that can have a lasting impact. Let's make our voices heard and ensure that our democracy remains strong and inclusive. Please vote Regards

Dear Friends As we approach the upcoming general elections, I wanted to reach out and urge each of you to actively participate in this crucial democratic process. Our votes are not just a right but a responsibility that shapes the future of our country and communities. Here are a few reasons why your participation matters: 1. **Influence and Impact:** Your vote is your voice. By casting your vote, you contribute to the decision-making process and have a say in who represents us at various levels of government. 2. **Representation:** Elections determine who will represent us in legislative bodies, making decisions that affect our lives, rights, and opportunities. Your vote helps ensure that our interests are represented effectively. 3. **Issues That Matter:** Voting allows you to support candidates and initiatives that align with your values and address the issues you care about most, such as healthcare, education, the economy, climate change, and social justice. 4. **Accountability:** Holding elected officials accountable starts with participating in elections. Your vote sends a message about the kind of leadership and policies you expect and demand. 5. **Building a Better Future:** Every vote counts towards building a better future for ourselves, our families, and future generations. It's a way to contribute to positive change and progress in our society. I understand that life gets busy, but taking the time to vote is a small yet significant action that can have a lasting impact. Let's make our voices heard and ensure that our democracy remains strong and inclusive. Please vote Regards

WE DO NOT NEED MORE POLITICS IN OUR SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS! Do you agree? Amendment 1 will make schoolboard races partisan meaning it will introduce the political party of each candidate into the race. This will cause people to vote for the candidate's party, NOT for the candidate's ability to improve our schools. Also, Florida is a closed Primary state. If school board elections become partisan, No Party Affiliate voters and independent voters will not have a say in choosing who runs for their child's school board. All parents should have representation regardless of Party. For these two important reasons, the Lee County Democratic Party is recommending for you to vote 'No' on Amendment 1. https://lnkd.in/djUGARtU

WE DO NOT NEED MORE POLITICS IN OUR SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS! Do you agree? Amendment 1 will make schoolboard races partisan meaning it will introduce the political party of each candidate into the race. This will cause people to vote for the candidate's party, NOT for the candidate's ability to improve our schools. Also, Florida is a closed Primary state. If school board elections become partisan, No Party Affiliate voters and independent voters will not have a say in choosing who runs for their child's school board. All parents should have representation regardless of Party. For these two important reasons, the Lee County Democratic Party is recommending for you to vote 'No' on Amendment 1. https://lnkd.in/dBypKHfg

🇨🇿💝🇪🇺 Today, 21 May, is the first day of Studentske Volby (#StudentElections) for the #EUParliament. These mock elections, run by our colleagues JSNS, familiarise students with democratic participation before making real-life choices. 🗳️The Studentske Volby addresses one of the key problems facing many democratic states: that many people often lack first-hand knowledge and experience of #democratic processes. Through, mock elections, we help students to understand the role they play in the democratic process, understand their #rights and #responsibilities, and make active and informed choices about their futures. 🎉 We hope all students participating, find the election both enlightening and rewarding! 📚To learn more about Studentske Volby, see here (in Czech only): https://buff.ly/49Nmsn2 #ActiveCitizenshop #CivicParticipation, #DemocraticParticipation, #Education, #Election, #ElectoralProcess, #Future, #Students, #Voting,

“The Importance of Elections and the Right to Vote” Elections are the bedrock of democracy, a vital process through which citizens exercise their voice in governance. The right to vote is more than just a fundamental privilege—it is a powerful tool that shapes societies, laws, and the lives of millions. Through voting, citizens participate in decisions that affect their communities, such as healthcare, education, infrastructure, and economic policy. At its core, the right to vote embodies the principle of equality, giving every individual the chance to influence the future regardless of background or social standing. Each vote counts, each voice matters, and together they drive change. Without elections, there is no mechanism for accountability; leaders would not be compelled to act in the public’s best interest, and the power of governance could easily shift towards oppression and elitism. Elections ensure transparency and offer citizens a peaceful, constructive way to express their opinions. Moreover, voting fosters civic responsibility and unity. By casting a ballot, individuals become more engaged in society, informed on issues, and committed to the well-being of their community. Voting is not only a right but also a duty—a pledge to uphold democracy and contribute to a system that respects freedom and justice. In a world where many still fight for the right to vote, those who have it should remember its value. Voting is not just a choice; it’s a stand for equality, liberty, and the future. #USelections #vote #democracy #righttosay #freedom

Texas Principals Face Charges for Breaking Election Rules: Misusing School Resources for Political Candidate #2020generalelection #civicengagement #democraticprocess #educators #ElPasoCounty #elections #guidelines #HidalgoCounty #impartiality #nonpartisanstance. #politicalcandidate #politicalparticipation #publicfacilities #publicinstitutions #schoolresources #TexasAttorneyGeneral #TexasElectionCode #Texasprincipals #training #violatingstateelectionlaws

More of my thoughts on elections, trusting student leaders, and reframing elections as a developmental opportunity on Wonkhe. Please excuse the hideous metaphor.

Latest from FE News: Resources launched to increase voter turnout: The data on young people and general elections is stark: in the 2019 general election, just 47% of 18 to 24-year-olds turned out to vote, the lowest… Resources launched to increase voter turnout was published on FE News by Association of Colleges (AoC) #Education #Socialimpact Read more here: