Episode 176 | Beyond the Ballot: Are We Preparing Students for Democracy?
What does it mean to prepare young people to participate thoughtfully and responsibly in a democracy?
In the wake of the 2026 midterm elections, Roberto Germán explores a question that extends far beyond political parties, candidates, and election results: Are we teaching students how democracy works, or are we preparing them to participate in it?
Understanding government structures, voting rights, and civic institutions matters. But democracy also requires people who can think critically, evaluate information, engage in respectful disagreement, and contribute meaningfully to their…
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