High School Teachers!
The Civics Center is here to help you empower your students by running peer-to-peer voter registration drives in school
HERE’S HOW
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Build administrative support
Incorporate civic education into classroom curriculum using resources and tools provided by TCC
Connect students with TCC for free trainings on running voter registration drives
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Attend free virtual trainings
Collaborate with adults and peers to organize and promote their voter registration drive
Activate peers by connecting voting to the issues that they care about
Register their friends and classmates
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Provides free training delivered by seasoned educators
Provides free materials with our “Democracy in a Box” toolkit
Supports students and teachers as they plan, execute, and conclude their voter registration drive
Team up with
Students + Clubs
Students can activate the school community by connecting voting to the issues that they care about.
We have FREE training workshops you can send them to (and attend, if you like!). Students have great ideas about the best times and methods for reaching their peers, and you can support their planning. Students can receive community service credit after completion of our program!
A successful drive can take many forms. Build support by bringing in your school’s administration and collaborating with local partners.
Learn more in our FREE detailed planning guide.
Questions?
Schedule a 1:1 with Charlotte, our Manager of Educator Development, or send an email to education@thecivicscenter.org
Start Planning
We recommend, when possible, starting at least a month before your target date.
Send your students to our FREE training workshop where they will learn about the voter registration laws in your state and complete the first step towards receiving community service credit.
Our FREE detailed planning guide gives you fact sheets, scripts, checklists, and more to support your students in registering their peers.
Questions?
Schedule a 1:1 with Charlotte, our Manager of Educator Development, or send an email to education@thecivicscenter.org
Put it in Action
Assign student roles, map out the timeline,
and brush up on your state’s voter registration laws.
Submit your team’s Drive Action Plan at least two weeks before your drive. Start spreading the word so students, caregivers, and teachers know when it is and what to bring.
Then it’s Drive Day! Keep important materials handy by using our FREE workbook. Prepare to count registrations, take photos and celebrate! You and your students have made a big impact on your community by ensuring everyone’s voices will be heard at the ballot box.
Questions?
Schedule a 1:1 with Charlotte, our Manager of Educator Development, or send an email to education@thecivicscenter.org
Report Back
Encourage your students to submit a Post Drive Report within one week.
Complete the final step! The Civics Center will provide community service certificates.
Brag about their great accomplishment by using our social media templates. When they tag us, we’ll let the world know what a big difference your students made in their community and for our democracy.
While you celebrate, remember that high school students turn 18 and graduate every year, so it’s never too early to start thinking about next semester’s drive!
Questions?
Schedule a 1:1 with Charlotte, our Manager of Educator Development, or send an email to education@thecivicscenter.org
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Ready to begin?
The Complete Teacher’s Toolkit: How to Support a Student-Led Voter Registration Drive in your High School