” I have taught for  27 years and have always struggled with the Government part of the Grade 5 Social Studies curriculum.  I wanted to change my own attitude and set it as a personal and professional goal to excite my students about our democratic rights and responsibilties.  

We took on the Student Vote project, learning and organizing together.  This has helped me immensely. The experience completely changed my attitude and approach to the curriculum. 

Along with all the materials, support and my renewed attitude, I know my students will exercise their right and that they get it!  I think their knowledge now is better than the majority of adults I know…very exciting!”

Patti A. Ellis

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