This is good news. After all, this population knows best what they want from their education. Getting them to understand the value of their vote may well help them appreciate the importance of educated and responsible voting.
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ICYMI, this was today: 16- and 17-year olds in Newark voted in local school board elections.
Why? City lowered voting age for school board races last month, to help teenagers get involved in matters that concern them AND develop habit of civic engagement. boltsmag.org/newark-teens...
Why? City lowered voting age for school board races last month, to help teenagers get involved in matters that concern them AND develop habit of civic engagement. boltsmag.org/newark-teens...
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