A+: Your Voice Matters

This week’s A+ award goes to a group of students who are very passionate about the democratic process.

Because they are too young to vote or too new to the voting process, it can be hard for younger people to stay engaged in the election process. But that didn’t stop three Lakewood high school seniors from encouraging voters to show up the polls.

They did it with an award-winning TikTok video… recognized by Cuyahoga County Board of Elections.

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NewsDepth, a weekly interactive television program produced by Ideastream Public Media, breaks down the biggest news stories into teachable lessons for 4th to 6th-grade students.

The show provides cross-curricular and real-world learning opportunities that spark great class discussions. Beyond covering current events, NewsDepth features special segments on Ohio history, science, civics, and art that align with Ohio learning standards.

NewsDepth is in its 56th season and has become a trusted and loved free resource for hundreds of teachers across Ohio. The show has also been recognized by industry professionals, having received multiple regional Emmy awards and two gold seals from the Parents’ Choice Awards.

Full half-hour episodes of NewsDepth are broadcast on multiple PBS stations across Ohio and are available 24/7 on https://www.ideastream.org/newsdepth.

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