Home School Heartbeat Radio Program

Homeschooling is all about hands-on learning. So how does that apply to studying civics? Listen to one answer on today’s Home School Heartbeat, with Mike Smith and Generation Joshua Director Ned Ryun.

Mike Smith:
Ned, we talked yesterday about the importance of teaching our children to be good citizens. What’s one way that teenagers can get hands-on experience in the world of politics?

Ned Ryun:
Mike, one of the ways teenagers can get hands-on experience with Generation Joshua is through the Student Action Teams. Conducted the last week of an election, Student Action Teams allow students to be involved in helping elect pro-life, pro-family candidates to office. From door-to-door literature drops on behalf of the candidate, to phone calls, sign-waving and other get-out-the-vote work, Student Action Teams provide Generation Joshua members with the ability to put their citizenship into action.

In 2004, eight of the nine races Generation Joshua students were involved in were victories, and several of the races showed that the students made a tremendous impact in helping elect the candidate. The Student Action Teams help young people get excited about the process by being involved with a real live candidate. Young people can see up close the exciting difference they can make. The Student Action Teams help elect today’s leaders while giving tomorrow’s leaders a vision for making a difference and at the same time learning real, practical aspects of leadership.

Mike:
Thanks, Ned. Parents, I would encourage you and your students to get involved—it’s a tremendous opportunity to learn about politics. And until next time, I’m Mike Smith.