TEACHING FOR DEMOCRACY ALLIANCE
  • ABOUT
  • Preparing Future Voters Commitment
  • WHY TEACH ELECTIONS & VOTING
  • RESOURCES
    • Voter Registration
    • Instruction on Elections and Voting
    • Media Literacy
    • Classroom Discussion
    • Action Civics and Experiential Learning
    • Teacher Training, Support, and Resources
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Preparing students to participate in elections and voting

entails adopting a holistic approach to teaching for democracy.

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Use the matrix and checklist below to reflect on how six best practices in teaching for democracy show up in your classroom, school, or district, and to work with others to make a plan for strengthening your community's approach toward civic learning. 

Use the resource pages which follow to find matrix-aligned lesson plans, discussion guides, reference tools, partnership opportunities, and professional development materials to help you bring this plan to life.
We would love to hear about the plans you and your teams develop! Email sarah.andes@tufts.edu to share. 
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TFDA is coordinated by CIRCLE, a part of the Tisch College of Civic Life at Tufts University.
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  • ABOUT
  • Preparing Future Voters Commitment
  • WHY TEACH ELECTIONS & VOTING
  • RESOURCES
    • Voter Registration
    • Instruction on Elections and Voting
    • Media Literacy
    • Classroom Discussion
    • Action Civics and Experiential Learning
    • Teacher Training, Support, and Resources
  • Contact Us
  • Events
  • Don't Know Where to Start?