COLUMBUS, Ohio-As the presidential election approaches, Ohio teachers are seizing the opportunity to enhance civics education. In interviews, elementary, middle, and high school teachers shared their strategies for integrating the election into their curriculum. Kelley Stocker, a government teacher at Westerville South High School, emphasized the importance of making students aware of how government affects their lives. She aims to connect current events with classroom lessons to foster understanding and engagement. Stocker, who has been teaching for 11 years, encourages her students to be informed and active participants in democracy.
Ohio teachers connect presidential election to classroom curriculum
