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Faces People, Places, and World Culture for Kids and Children

DEAR KYLIE

Dear Reagan,

Hi, my name is Kylie. I heard that you are very involved in presidential campaigns. What inspires you to get involved?

In my school, they put on mock elections in the library. Everyone had an opportunity to vote. Cardboard cutouts of some of the frontrunners were displayed. Pamphlets were available that listed information about each candidate. Our school did a great job of making it seem like a real election by checking school IDs and marking off our names. They even handed out “I Voted” stickers.

How does your school educate students about elections? What are some ways you have helped?

Best, Kylie

Hi, Kylie!

It's so great to meet you. I know that a lot of people think that young people are incapable of making change, that politics is for the grown-ups, and that we don't know what we're talking about, but you and I both know those

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