Every election year means a decision for our country—either we stay the course or we pivot to a new leader and even a different political party. The 2024 election season is shaping up to be quite the teachable moment. Capitalize on this moment in time and teach the 2024 election with lessons and discussion about everything from political parties to the election process to election rights.
Regardless of your political persuasion, it’s an important year to teach the presidential election and what democracy means for our future. Here are 15 ways to engage students in the 2024 election without getting mired in politics.