Now What?


Armed with information, ask your students to write letters to their representatives about issues or problems that concern them. Encourage them to include specific examples from their own lives and offer solutions from their own point of view. The more personalized their correspondence, the more likely they will receive a response and feel empowered to become more involved.


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