With the celebration of Bill of Rights Day last week the Los Angeles Times ran an excellent op-ed about the importance of civics education while reflecting on the drafting of the Bill of Rights. Below is a link to the article:
Some of the highlights:
"Research shows that students who have the opportunity to participate in simulations such as legislative hearings, mock trials and, yes, even constitutional conventions not only learn more but develop greater civic skills and interest in politics.
Although we need to make sure our children are proficient in math and reading, it is vitally important to the future of our democracy that they also learn what it means to be a competent and involved citizen."
Although we need to make sure our children are proficient in math and reading, it is vitally important to the future of our democracy that they also learn what it means to be a competent and involved citizen."
Long story short, what you do by being involved in Kids Voting Kansas REALLY matters, and is helping to strengthen our democracy!
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