New Hampshire’s Kid Governor® (NHKG) is a national award-winning civics program for 5th graders created by the Connecticut Democracy Center. This ground-breaking approach to civics education immerses students in learning about state government, elections and voting, and civic participation through a real-life election for their state’s Kid Governor.
Happening this year in the library, our 5th graders will learn about NH's state government, the history and process of voting, and active participation in civic life. In November (timed to coincide with Election Day), they will evaluate the online campaign videos of the final 7 candidates from across the state and cast their votes for the student and platform they support. The student receiving the most votes serves a one-year term of leadership and advocacy, working to fulfill their campaign platform and mobilize students to take action and make a difference on the winning campaign issue.
To learn about our current and past NHKGs, their platforms, and the achievements of their terms, visit the Hall of New Hampshire’s Kid Governors.
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