Classroom

Tag: "Politics"

Daily Video August 23 2016

Campaign spending reports show Clinton outspending Trump

The large disparity in campaign spending between presidential nominees Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump highlights the differences between the candidates’ campaign strategies.

Lesson Plan August 10 2016

Fun facts about Clinton and Trump - Lesson Plan

Here’s some information on where the candidates stand on the issues as well as some fun facts you probably didn’t know.

Student Voices July 27 2016

Young people do care about being part of the democratic process

On July 15, I joined hundreds of supporters, members of Congress and vice presidential nominee Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine to see Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton speak at a rally in Northern Virginia.

Lesson Plan June 11 2016

How the Deck is Stacked: Income Inequality in the U.S. - Lesson Plan

According to research by the Pew Research Center, the American middle class is shrinking and the gap between high-income and low-income households is growing. This lesson plan will introduce students to the reality of income inequality in America.

A collection of pins are seen on a cart during a campaign rally for Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Bernie Sanders in Santa Cruz, California

Lesson Plan June 09 2016

"We Polked you in '44, we shall Pierce you in '52!" Presidential Campaign Slogans

Slogans are a critical aspect of a political campaign: In just a few words, they must summarize the candidate's brand and win over voters. How well do you know presidential campaign slogans from history?

Lesson Plan June 07 2016

Understanding campaign finance law - lesson plan

Campaign finance has been a major point of discussion among the three remaining presidential candidates. How much do students know about the history of campaign finance law?

Post June 07 2016

Understanding Campaign Finance Law

Campaign finance has been a major point of contention during the 2016 election season. Most n…

Daily Video May 26 2016

Clinton defends email use while Trump brushes off protests

On the campaign trail this week, Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton and now-official Republican nominee Donald Trump traded accusations.

Daily Video May 17 2016

Democrats and Republicans struggle with generational divide, unity

As voters head to the polls in Oregon and Kentucky today, the Democratic and Republican parties continue to struggle with difficult realities.

Daily Video March 04 2016

Some Republican leaders raise concerns over Trump candidacy

Several Republican leaders came out against their party’s leading presidential candidate Donald Trump following his successful Super Tuesday showing.

SUPPORTED BY VIEWERS LIKE YOU. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY: