Connecticut's Old State House is excited to announce the launch of CONNECTICUT'S KID GOVERNOR: A statewide pilot program created by Connecticut's Old State House This fall, Connecticut 5th graders will participate in a statewide election of our state's first Kid Governor. Through in-class lessons designed by the education team at Connecticut's Old State House and an election, students will learn about our government, how it works and the importance of civic engagement...all from the comfort of the classroom! All 5th grade classes in Connecticut are invited to participate in this pilot program by nominating a student candidate from their school and voting in the election - or just voting in the election! Timed to coincide with Connecticut's local elections on November 3, 2015, student candidates for Connecticut's Kid Governor will participate in classwork resulting in a campaign video focused on a community issue that they and their classmates care about. The video will outline a 3-point plan designed to help other students take action on the issue. Fifth graders statewide will then view and analyze the videos during Election Week (November 2-6) as they prepare to cast their votes for Connecticut's first Kid Governor! Don't miss the opportunity to participate in this innovative and practical pilot program! Join us for an informational webinar on Wednesday, September 23 at 4:30pm to learn more. Details will be posted at CT.KidGovernor.org. - Information on how to participate
- Class Sign-Up Form
- Toolkits of in-class lessons about civics, elections, civic engagement and building a campaign platform will be released on Thursday, September 10
- Rules & Regulations
- Official Candidate Entry Form
- Information for parents
- And much more!
Questions? Contact the Head of Education at Connecticut's Old State House, Brian Cofrancesco at Brian.Cofrancesco@kidgovernor.org.
 
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