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Students of Arkansas
Voter Education (S.A.V.E.)
a non-partisan, non-profit 501© 3 organization
aspires to educate students about the importance of
voting
emphasizes the importance of being informed citizens
before voting
has a goal of moving Arkansas upward from 48th place
in national rankings of state voter turn-out.
furnishes voting information to teachers.
encourages the use of Youth Leadership Initiative (Y.L.I.)
materials which offer teachers free interactive lesson
plans that are aligned to state civics and government
content standards.
provides opportunity to participate in mock elections
It is believed that as students get into the habit of
voting while in school, they will continue the habit
once they turn eighteen and are eligible to vote.
Communities which have similar programs show an average
of 3-5 percent increase in voter turn-out due to
students talking to their parents about voting. The
Secretary of States office agrees with our aspiration
and is very supportive of our endeavor.
Teachers are the key to the success of educating
students about this important civic duty. Public school
teachers, private school teachers, and those who are
home schooled may sign-up by clicking the link above.
For more information contact Debbie Hobbs, Executive
Director at
dhobbs55@sbcglobal.net |
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