Tag: Ellie Levenson
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If children are to grow up to become active citizens, we need to educate them about democracy from a young age
The idea of politicising children can be controversial, but author Ellie Levenson – who’s written a picture book about voting – argues that it’s never too early to show our kids how they can make an impact. Similar PostsYou are never too young to learn about democracy
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You are never too young to learn about democracy
The question of how to ensure that young people understand their role in a democracy has yet to be properly answered, with turn-out amongst first time voters continuing to sag. Ellie Levenson, the author of a book which seeks to introduce toddlers to democracy, argues that normalising the activity of voting is the best way to contribute […]