Voting Matters

“Voting Matters: The Power of Your Voteā€Ā aims to empower the next generation of informed and engaged citizens. By educating young people about the value of voting and sharing the inspiring stories of students who are making a difference in their communities, this project seeks to ignite a passion for civic participation and drive positive change at the local level. Through storytelling and education, we hope to create a brighter future where young voices actively contribute to the enhancement of society. This project was created in collaboration with WQED’sĀ PBS Digital Innovator All Star of 2022, Christian Wrabley.

This program featuresĀ classroom changemakers: educators whose fresh ideas open new worlds for their students, and whose bold approach to teaching creates a joyful learning environment.

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Voting Matters Playlist

  • Our Community Helpers (Lesson 1)
  • Our School Rules (Lesson 2)
  • Voting in the Classroom (Lesson 3)
  • Being a Good Neighbor (Lesson 4)
  • The Power of Sharing (Lesson 5)
  • Our Rights and Responsibilities (Lesson 6)
  • Making a Positive Change (Lesson 7)
  • Every Voice Matters (Lesson 8)
  • Learning About Local Government (Lesson 9)
  • Our Civic Heroes (Lesson 10)

Civics for Kids: Building Tomorrow Together

Welcome to Civics for Kids: Building Tomorrow Together, a program designed to teach you about the power of democracy, community, and responsible citizenship. Just as our nation’s Constitution was written “to ourselves and our posterity,” this project is designed to help you understand how the actions we take today help shape a better world for the generations that follow.

In partnership with Christian Wrabley, WQED’s PBS Digital Innovator All-Star, here are 10 lessons that empower K-5 learners, elementary students, and educators to foster community connections and increase civic awareness and engagement.

Building tomorrow together

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League of Women Voters Tik Toks from Creator Academy

On March 15, 2024, students from the Pittsburgh Public Schools and across the Pittsburgh area gathered to participate in a Teen Youth Huddle at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh where they discussed voting, rights, and issues that matter to them.

Our Shared Differences Lesson Plan

Help students understand that each person’s unique life experiences shape their values, interests, and choices. Through exploring their own and each other’s differences, students will recognize how diversity enriches our democracy and helps make our communities vibrant and resilient. For grades 5-12.

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