MORE THAN A MOCK VOTE
Kids Voting Mecklenburg is a non-partisan nonprofit (501c3) program educating Charlotte-area elementary, middle and high school students about civic engagement, life skills, leadership and government through an effective combination of standards-based civics education, authentic election experiences, volunteering and service learning, and opportunities for students to learn about and get involved in government and the community.
Over 100,000 students participated in Kids Voting Mecklenburg activities in 2008. Kids Voting impacts everyone in the Charlotte area. The fun and meaningful program:
- Narrows gaps by increasing learning opportunities
- Supports academic achievement and enriches classroom learning
- Helps students to develop the habits, skills and knowledge needed for effective civic engagement, community leadership and success in the 21st century workforce
Kids Voting Mecklenburg is a part of Kids Voting USA, a national leader in civic education. KVUSA is a member of America Forward, a coalition of more than 70 results-oriented, entrepreneurial nonprofit organizations that are working in communities across the country to solve some of the most pressing problems facing our nation.