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#Activism

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Civics Lesson GRADE LEVEL: High School What is “Hashtag Activism”? In What Ways Does “Hashtag Activism” Help and Hinder Social Movements? #MeToo, #BlackLivesMatter, #IceBucketChallenge, #ThisIsOurLane and so many other hashtags are appearing on Twitter and various social media sites. With every hashtag posted, webs of content are created and individual voices are connected. For some people, their activism begins and ends with the use of a hashtag. For others…
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Elections and the Youth Vote

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People holding a "Today We March, Tomorrow We Vote" banner during March for Our Lives rally in DC
GRADE LEVEL: High School COMMON CORE STANDARDS: Reading, Speaking and Listening, Language Brief History of the Youth Vote During every election cycle, the “youth vote” captures the attention of pollsters, political reporters, those running for office, and young adults themselves. In 1971, with the ratification of the 26th Amendment, the voting age was lowered from 21 to 18. The following year, in 1972, 52% of young people between the ages of 18 and 21 voted in the…
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Amplify Constitution Day, Amplify Student Voice

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by: Libby Otto By mid-September, you’re busy with school, work and fall activities. Constitution Day, on September 17, may slip past you without a thought. So why should this year be any different?  Constitution Day is the anniversary of the day that the Founding Fathers signed the United States Constitution. As you reflect this year on how the current political climate and public policies impact millions of people, continue asking yourself: are you making a positive change to…
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