November 7, 2006
Voting: Image vs. Reality
Noah S. Gray, a 16-year-old sophomore from Woodstock, Vt., and a contributor to Vermont's Young Writers Project, explains why every vote matters.

November 7, 2006
Florida's School Voucher Debate
Student journalists analyse the school choice debate, focusing on congressional races in Florida, where more than 26,000 students have used public money to attend private and parochial schools since 1999.

November 1, 2006
Students Investigate Minimum Wage Issues in Ohio
In the midterm election, voters in six states will have the chance to raise the minimum wage. But it's still up for debate whether teenagers, who make up one-quarter of the minimum wage-earning work force, will benefit. Student reporters asked Ohio politicians about their views on wages.

October 24, 2006
Students Ask La. Candidates About Sexual Health Education Issues
Student journalists asked congressional candidates from Louisiana, Republican Joe Lavigne and Democrat Regina Bartholomew, about their contrasting political views on teen sexual health issues and about federal funding of sex ed programs.

October 11, 2006
Candidates Talk to Students About Benefits for Undocumented Youth
With the immigration issue playing a major role in Arizona election races, student journalists asked Arizona Congressional candidates Republican Randy Graf and Democrat Gabrielle Giffords about their views on benefits for undocument migrant youth.

September 28, 2006
Q and A with Michigan Candidates
Students ask Michigan senatorial candidates, incumbent Senator Debbie Stabenow, D, and GOP challenger Michael Bouchard, where they stand on youth issues, including education, terrorism and the country's place in the global community.

June 23, 2006
Politicians Should Talk to Us
As politicians gear up for the 2006 U.S. congressional elections, 14-year-old 8-18 Media reporter Chelsea Parrish thinks youth could -- and should -- be a part of the political decision-making process.

July 28, 2004
Youth on Lowering the Voting Age

July 26, 2004
Included Youth Will Vote

January 26, 2004
I Can't Vote But I Still Count

January 21, 2004
Young and Involved

NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Election Special: Battle Lines '06
Students compare national midterm election trends with their own opinions while critically watching a live television viewing of the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Election Special on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 9:00 PM ET.

Midterm Elections Reveal Impact of Local and National Issues
Students learn the importance of midterm elections and look at specific national, state, and local midterm election issues that may be of interest to young people.

Immigration Becomes Political Issue
Students research and debate current laws/pending legislation related to immigration reform by utilizing primary sources.

Make National Issues Local
Students choose a national issue of interest to them, and interview someone on the local level about that issue.

Critical Analysis of Political Debates
Use a ballot based on the National Forensic League's public forum debates to help students focus on the substance of a debate instead of just the style.

Polling Data and Election Coverage
Why does the media rely so heavily on polls in campaign coverage? Students answer this question and learn the strengths and weaknesses of polling data.

Ready to Vote
South Carolina ETV's interactive Web site designed to get young people knowledgeable and excited about voting. It includes direct links to state voting information, a voting quiz and resources for teachers.