High school students participating in a nationwide
mock election voted Hillary Clinton in to office, Sunday.
Not exact matches
High school students in the Syracuse City School District participated in a
mock election for president, Senate and House of Representatives using official ballots and
voting machines from the Onondaga County Board of
Elections.
Nick Stamoulacatos, the supervisor of social studies for the Syracuse City School District, said it is the first year they are doing a districtwide
mock election using
voting machines.
Events such as
Election Day
mock voting, Veteran's Day Memorial program, and our 9/11 Remembrance take place throughout the year and are integrated into our rich curriculum, which includes classes in physical education, music, Spanish, art, and technology in addition to the core subjects of reading, math, science, and social studies.
(Grades K - 6) Understanding political parties The class holds a
mock campaign and
election, helping kids understand why
voting — and the ability to disagree with a candiate's views — are important rights for American citizens.
In lieu of those «
mock»
elections, some schools have students
vote on an issue that has real implications.
Students also experience the electoral process through a complete sequence of electoral activities including candidate nominations, party platforms, campaign speeches, how to
vote cards, a
mock -
election (including printed ballot papers) and a preferential
vote count.
Prior to every statewide general
election, participating schools receive curriculum and supplies so that students can learn about real candidates and issues that will be on the California ballot, then
vote on
mock election ballots the week before the real
election.