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Campaign Classroom

The Campaign Classroom is a civic education platform built for Gen Z and Millennial changemakers. We break down politics, organizing, and advocacy into real, relatable lessons that help you get involved, lead with purpose, and create impact in your community. From digital trainings to on-the-ground tools, we’re here to turn passion into power.

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Program 1: Civics 101 – Foundations of American Government

 

Objective:

To equip students with a foundational understanding of the U.S. government, their civic duties, and the power of their voices in democracy.

 

Key Lessons:

  1. What is Civics? Why It Matters

    • Definition and real-world impact

    • Civic power & youth leadership

  2. Levels of Government

    • Local vs. state vs. federal

    • How decisions get made at each level

  3. Branches of Government

    • Executive, Legislative, Judicial — roles & checks/balances

    • Interactive role-play: “Be the Branches”

  4. How Elections Work

    • Voting, political parties, and the electoral process

    • Role of campaigns, candidates, and youth voters

  5. Civic Engagement in Action

    • Petitions, protests, public comment

    • Youth-led movements and historic examples

 

 

 

Program 2: Understanding Legislation – From Idea to Law

 

Objective:

To demystify how laws are created, who has the power to introduce them, and how students can influence legislation.

 

Key Lessons:

  1. How a Bill Becomes a Law

    • Step-by-step journey of a bill (local/state/federal)

    • Create-your-own-bill activity

  2. Understanding the Georgia General Assembly (or your state legislature)

    • Who are your State Reps and Senators?

    • Overview of the legislative session calendar

    • Key roles: lobbyist, aide, legislator

  3. Reading a Real Bill

    • Break down sample legislation

    • Learn to identify sponsors, summaries, and amendments

  4. Tracking Legislation & Holding Leaders Accountable

    • Tools: legis.ga.gov, OpenStates, etc.

    • How to call, email, or testify about a bill

  5. Youth Policy Proposals

    • Students work in teams to identify an issue, draft a mock bill, and present it to a mock committee

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