The ProblemThe Problem

Turnout in New York for the 2010 midterm elections was 32.1%, lowest in the country.

A SolutionA Solution

Teach young people the importance of voting and civic engagement through curriculum, activities and events.

"We cannot afford to continue to neglect the preparation of future generations for active and informed citizenship."

Sandra Day O’Connor

Kids Voting New York City

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Nation’s Report Card

Civics 2010 – National Assesment of Educational Progress at Grades 4,8 and 12

The average civics score for 4th Graders was higher in 2010 than in 2006.

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N.Y. Statistics

The numbers:

—  NYC schools have 1.1 million students and 1,700 schools

—  80,000 teachers and a budget of $21 b*

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How It Works

Kids Voting New York City (KVNYC) is the local affiliate of Kids Voting USA (KVUSA) – a national, non-partisan, 501(c)(3) organization, made up of 27 affiliates in 19 states