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Utah's Legislators Back to School Program — a vital year round civic education program — |
2008-2009
You brought civics to life by inviting a legislator into your classroom this school year!
S.C.R. 2, Resolution Promoting Legislators Back to School Program - The Utah Legislature and the governor support and promote participation in this vital civic education program.
2000-2009 Legislator Participation and Ranking Summary - Utah continues to be ranked in the TOP 3 across the country!
Statistical Chart 2000-2009 | State Participation Comparison 2000-2009 - Utah legislators demonstrate strong and steady outreach efforts to students throughout each school year.
How to prepare students for meaningful discussions with a legislator
Read SCR 2, Resolution Recognizing Utah's Legislators Back to School Program passed in the 2008 General Session.
Review supplemental materials that legislators can leave with students K-12. See how well they correlate with Utah's state curriculum standards.
Find legislators, by address and map, who represent your school or school district.
Prepare students to get involved in the political process. Their ideas count and can affect public policy decisions for the better.
Schedule A Classroom Visit. Describe your lesson objective and ask the legislator how his/her involvement can enhance the experience.
Return completed evaluation forms. Your input is invaluable for improving the program.
Use Utah State Government - A Citizen's Guide as a reference tool in teaching secondary students about our government and how it works.
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