Youth Vote Ambassadors will participate in three (3) virtual workshops.  

Workshop 1: Our Vote, Our Power  

January 22, 2025 (6 p.m. – 8 p.m.): 

What You Will Learn:  

• The history of Newark’s Vote16 ordinance 

• The importance of voting and civic engagement 

• Key youth issues impacted by school board elections 

• What voting rights young people have in Newark 

Workshop 2: School Board 101 

January 22, 2025 (6 p.m. – 8 p.m.)Workshop 2: School Board 101 

What You Will Learn: 

• The role that school boards play in education 

• How young people can engage with the school board on issues they care about 

• The history of Newark’s school district  

Workshop 3: Youth Power at the Polls  

January 24, 2025 (6 p.m.- 8 p.m.) 

What You Will Learn: 

• How to lead voter registration drives in your school or neighborhood  

• Strategies for encouraging other young people to vote 

• Tools and resources for learning about the candidates on your ballot 

After completing the workshops, Ambassadors will receive support to create and lead their own youth voter engagement initiatives in their high school.  

Activities may include:  

• Hosting voter registration drives and Get-Out-The-Vote events in your school and neighborhood 

• Using tools to collect information about issues young people care about 

• Talking to your classmates about the election and helping them make a plan to vote 

• Creating social media posts and videos to educate and encourage young people to vote 

Teacher Champions will participate in a virtual information session on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 (6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.).  

At the information session, we will cover:  

• Overview of the Vote16 Teacher Champion Program: Understanding the role and expectations for Teacher Champions 

• The Importance of Youth Voting: Why engaging students in the democratic process matters, especially for school board elections 

• Key Dates and Activities: A timeline of important events, including registration drives and the Newark 2025 school board election  

• Voter Engagement Best Practices: Strategies for promoting voter education, awareness and registration among high school students  

• Resources for Success: Access to a civic engagement curriculum, promotional materials and support tools to help you and your students succeed 

After attending the information session, Teacher Champions will lead initiatives to prepare their students to vote.

Activities may include:

Serving as the point person at their school for student questions about voting

Promoting voter awareness, education and registration via school announcements, assemblies, posters, etc., at their school

Hosting voter registration drives in their classroom or at a school site, during or after school between February 1 – March 25

Teaching a recommended civic engagement curriculum in their class and recruiting other 11th or 12th grade teachers at their school to teach the curriculum.