Key Resources

Texas Educators Vote Materials


  1. Election Text Reminders
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  2. Voter Updates
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  3. “Who Does What” one pager – Find out who makes decisions about public education.
  4. “Who Does What?” brochure in English
  5. “¿Quíen Hace Qué?” – folleto en Español
  6. Educator’s Oath to Vote
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  7. Culture of Voting Sample Resolution
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  8. Texas Educators Vote Brochure
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  9. Care Enough to Vote Guide
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Do’s and Don’ts

Texas Educators Vote – Election Do’s and Don’ts

A detailed list and a corresponding analysis of what school districts and district employees can and cannot do with regard to teaching civic engagement, including voting, and promoting public education.

TASB: Can Schools Still Promote a Culture of Voting?

A document provided for educational purposes and contains information to facilitate a general understanding of the law.

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What’s Your Role:

How can you help create a culture of voting?

Superintendents

1. Make sure all district employees (new hires and continuing employees) are registered to vote.

2. Share important voter registration, early voting, and election day information with all district employees.

3. Host candidate forums – invite all candidates, ask questions related to public education, and remain non-partisan.

4. Facilitate voting for employees – allow them to vote at lunch or during planning periods.

5. Aim for 100% turnout of all district employees – encourage competitions between campuses for highest voter turnout.

6. Hold a “Why Vote?” video contest for students and post the winning videos on the district website.

7. Sign up for voter updates.

  • 8. Sign up for election text reminders.

    Principals

    1. Register eligible students and staff to vote twice each year (and keep voter registration cards in the office all year round).

    2. Aim for 100% campus voter turnout among staff and eligible students – hold competitions between grades, blue jeans days for “I Voted” stickers, etc.

    3. Post election dates, hours, and locations on marquees, and include this information in campus newsletters to parents.

    4. Hold mock elections with students to help them understand becoming an engaged and educated voter.

    5. Host demonstrations of electronic voting machines for new voters.

    6. Organize an art contest for students to design voting posters and post entries around the school.

    7. Sign up for voter updates.

  • 8. Sign up for election text reminders.

    Teachers

    1. Be a model of civic engagement by registering to vote, learning about candidates, and voting.

    2. Attend candidate forums and listen to how candidates answer questions about school funding, testing, teacher pay, and more.

    3. Make plans to go to the polls together during early voting.

    4. Have a voting party for friends and make voting fun.

    5. Discuss with students the importance of elections and the voting process. Remind them that voting is a civic responsibility.

    6. Wear your “I Voted” sticker proudly on early voting days and on election day.

    7. Sign up for voter updates.

  • 8. Sign up for election text reminders.

    Parents/Community Members

    1. Register to vote – make sure your registration is up to date and active.

    2. Vote in every election and bring your children to see you exercise your civic duty.

    3. Visit your elected officials in your district office and talk to them about what is important to you and your family. (Bring your children.)

    4. Become a voter registrar in your county so you can help register others at school and neighborhood events.

    5. Instill community pride and invite elected officials, local businesses, and non-profit organizations to your school events.

    6. Attend candidate forums and listen to how candidates answer questions about school funding, testing, teacher pay, and more.

    7. Sign up for voter updates.

  • 8. Sign up for election text reminders.

    Board Members

    1. Commit to supporting a district-wide culture of civic participation. (sample board resolution)

    2. Aim for 100 percent voter registration and turnout of eligible employees and students.

    3. Support your superintendent, administrators, and educators in their efforts to make this vision a reality.

    4. Coordinate with city and county officials to jointly encourage voting.

    5. Make district-wide voter registration and turnout a metric in your district plans.

    6. Talk about the importance of voting at every high school graduation and have voter registrars on-site to register eligible students.

    7. Sign up for voter updates.

  • 8. Sign up for election text reminders.

    Research Candidates

    Teach the Vote

    Research the education stances of candidates and officeholders, including Texas legislators, members of the State Board of Education, and certain statewide officials.

    League of Women Voters in Texas

    Be informed! Compare candidates! Find what is on your ballot! Please share the League’s nonpartisan Voters Guide with your friends and family! 

    High School Registration Law


    1. Rules for High School Principals Registering Students
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    2. Texas Secretary of State: Request High School Voter Applications Online
      Registration Application Form →
    3. Report your high school voter registration efforts here: Own Our Vote
      Learn more and report here
    4. Texas Secretary of State’s Project V.O.T.E.
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    Be a Texas Voter: Civics Curriculum

    A voter education series produced by the League of Women Voters of Texas and the Dallas County Community College District