Teenage Politics

BARRINGTON, RI - NOVEMBER 7:  Rhode Island vot...

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Yesterday I was sitting with some Jr. Highers and they started discussing politics. For real! It seems as though the local Intermediate School is having a mock Presidential election for all 7th and 8th graders. Most students are embracing this concept, and some are already debating one another. I was very impressed at their knowledge about (some) topics, and how they were holding to their convictions.

Perhaps my students will turn into the next batch of great lawyers and politicians!

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