The Voter Participation Center’s Post

It’s a critical election year & education is a major concern for Black & Latino swing state voters. Elected leaders must embrace providing families with more public school options. It’s not just good politics, it’s good policy! Data shows charter schools give families more access to quality public school options, paving the way for economic mobility! Check our poll's detailed findings: https://lnkd.in/gnk4vuFN

Yes, voting should be a habit for young voters. Our states and local governments should be supporting voting by our younger adults. How well are younger voters supported in your area? #voting #votingrights #youngervoters #governance #goodgovernance #localgovernment #stategovernment

Because democracy must be learned by each generation.

Together, we can elevate the importance of early childhood education and educators by participating on Election Day. YOUR VOTE MATTERS! For more information on how to vote in your state, including where your polling location is, what times you can go, and what you need to bring to vote, go to: https://lnkd.in/gXudB-Wv YOUR VOTE MATTERS!

Voting should be a habit, not a hobby, for young voters. Here's how institutes of higher ed can help eligible students register to vote & participate in our democratic process: DCL on Voter Registration: https://lnkd.in/eMSQnaui Student Voter Toolkit: https://lnkd.in/e4PzW5Wm

🗳️ Autistic individuals have an equal right to vote, but may face significant barriers to exercising that right. As the general election draws closer, it's important to ensure autistic people feel confident and supported to participate. In preparation for the big day, teachers at Portfield School Sixth Form are planning sessions around the importance of voting, going through the voting process, and holding discussions on the important issues for students. Over at Futures, our Learners are also hoping to do a 'mock vote' as a practice. If you would like to have your say on election day, make sure you're registered to vote by Tuesday 18 June 2024. If you need extra support, the #MyVoteMyVoice campaign is on a mission to make voting accessible to everyone. Check out their resources, which includes a quick guide to voting. ⬇️ https://buff.ly/3yU2wBY #GeneralElection #AutismAcceptance #Neurodiversity #Accessibility #Inclusion Image descriptions: The first image shows a graphic of a vote being placed in a ballot box, with text above which reads; "Your vote counts, 4 July 2024". The second image shows key dates for the upcoming general election: 18 June - The deadline to register to vote (11:59pm). 19 June - The deadline to apply for postal voting (5:00pm). 26 June - The deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate and a proxy vote (5:00pm).

The debate about Amendment 2 is heating up as we approach Election Day on November 5th, raising important questions about access, equity, and the future of education for Kentucky’s students. Amendment 2, while framed as a school choice measure, essentially puts it to Kentucky voters to grant legislative authority to explore what funding outside the public school system would look like. We're sharing a brief history of school choice in Kentucky, perspectives of supporters and opponents of Amendment 2, and a call to action to be an informed voter. Dive into Perspectives, History, & a Little Nuance around Amendment 2: https://bit.ly/4hlxxQW

https://lnkd.in/gkTXpw85 What was your favorite class in school? Recess - Duh? Article II, Section 2, Clause 3: The President shall have Power to fill up all Vacancies that may happen during the Recess of the Senate, by granting Commissions which shall expire at the End of their next Session. https://lnkd.in/g6PUZpit Favorite day of the week. Not that important. Unless you must hire a strategic scheduling firm to access Voting Requirements. How, where, when, why? Participate in the Process. Yes, there are ambiguities. Until we make our voices heard? ASK what You can 'Due' for your Country.

📢 With Election Day 2024 around the corner, Western States Center offers two essential guides to help communities and schools uphold democracy and counter misinformation. For Community Leaders: The Community Action Guide empowers leaders and groups with strategies to protect democracy—whether through mobilizing voters, ensuring fair election practices, or supporting the peaceful transfer of power. It’s relevant nationwide across red, blue, and purple regions. https://lnkd.in/eq8aQEpT For Schools: The Election Guide for Schools provides tools to help educators and students navigate and counter bigoted, anti-democracy messages, supporting schools as key spaces for fostering critical thinking and democratic engagement. https://lnkd.in/e4WwmMzb Together, let’s work toward an election season that reflects the values of a strong, just, and inclusive democracy. #Election2024 #DefendDemocracy

Schools and teachers! Are your students thinking and talking about the upcoming election? Here's a great resource for preparing to think through politically charged conversations at school. It includes scenarios for both elementary and secondary school and guidance for groups of teachers/staff to think together about how they might respond in a way that is respectful toward all students. https://lnkd.in/e7JC3hgM