Kid Governor

How does Kid Governor work? -5th grade teachers find their state affiliate and register: kidgovernor.org/states -Classes watch campaign videos & vote for the candidates they like best -The candidate with the most votes is elected Kid Governor kidgovernor.org

Bring civics to life in your 5th grade classroom this fall with Kid Governor! 👉 Join our Intro to Kid Governor® Webinar 📅 Sept. 24, 2025 | 🕔 5:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM CT / 2:00 PM PT ✅ Free for 5th grade teachers in affiliate states 🔗 ow.ly/Eypn50WUKRx

Thank you to Jessica Brocksom for interning with us this summer! She was Connecticut's second Kid Governor back in 2017, and it was so special to have her bring that experience full circle as a member of our team. 👏 #CTKGJessica #KidGovernor #Intern

10 years ago today, @ctdemocracyctr launched @KidGovernor! Since then, 103,000+ 5th graders across Connecticut, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Vermont have been empowered to change the world. Thank you to all who’ve made this possible! 🎉 #KidGovernor #civics

📣Big news: @CTDemocracyCtr is partnering with the Vermont Secretary of State's Office to launch Vermont's Kid Governor for the 2025-26 school year! Learn more: bit.ly/VTKG2025-26 and VT.KidGovernor.org. #VTKidGovernor #KidGovernor #civics #civiced #5thgrade #Vermont

📣Big news: @CTDemocracyCtr is partnering with @CivicNE to launch @NEKidGovernor for the 2025-26 school year! Learn more: bit.ly/KidGovernorNE and NE.KidGovernor.org. #NEKidGovernor #KidGovernor #civics #civiced #5thgrade #Nebraska

Follow these students' one-year terms as they work together to advance their platforms for change within their states! #KidGovernor #civics #leadership #teamwork #CivicLearningWeek @CTKidGovernor @NHKidGovernor @OKKidGovernor @CTDemocracyCtr @CTOldStateHouse @OklaChildAdv

A special thanks to our keynote speakers: Alexis Howard and Abigail Smith Judstra from @NatlGovsAssoc, Larisa Kottke from @leadershiphtfd, and @OregonSOS Tobias Read.

@CTDemocracyCtr hosted the 6th @KidGovernor Leadership Summit on Saturday for @NationalCLW! The Kid Governors & Cabinet Members/Exec. Councilors from CT, NH, OK, & OR built relationships across states, found commonalities in their platforms, & learned about leadership & teamwork.

Today marks the 9th anniversary of @CTKidGovernor and the origin of the national @KidGovernor program!

Colleagues Sally, Brian, & Ola attended an exciting @nationalclw! They also reconnected with CT's @teachcardona, Secretary of @usedgov, who gave @CTDemocracyCtr a shoutout in his opening remarks! youtube.com/live/_RuO_WWWk…. #CivicLearningWeekCT @Archives @Archivesfoundation

Monday marks the start of @nationalclw! @ctdemocracyctr is offering virtual programs, themed tours of @CTOldStateHouse, a State Constitution exhibit, and civics resources. Visit ctdemocracycenter.org/civic-learning… for details! #CivicLearningWeek #CivicLearningWeekCT #civiceducation @civxnow

#TBT to 2022 Kids Convention @steppingstones! @CTKidGovernor Makhi & his 2022 Cabinet participated in a Q&A about their platforms and experiences as student leaders. Watch a recording of the session here: youtu.be/sezplHI7P0Q #CTKGMakhi #CivicsEducation #CTKGMakhi #CTKGCabinet

@OKKidGovernor Mila visited the State Capitol in Oklahoma City this month to meet with representatives and senators and to advocate for her platform addressing youth mental health. Keep up the great work, Mila! #KidGovernor #CivicsEducation #CivicEngagement #Oklahoma #OKKGMila

Last week, @CTKidGovernor Ellie & Cabinet Member Scarlet spoke to the Governor's Council on Women & Girls about their platforms. Watch a recording courtesy of @CTNetworkTV: ow.ly/ZlY550NHvmy. #KidGovernor #CivicEngagement #Connecticut #CTKGEllie #CTKGCabinet

@OKKidGovernor Mila is interviewing professionals to gain a better understanding students' mental health. Watch her interview with school counselor Letisha LeBlanc! youtu.be/t91FbFZ8guw #KidGovernor #CivicsEducation #CivicEngagement #Oklahoma #OKKGMila

Saturday is #EarthDay! Meet Marek, a 2021 @NHKidGovernor Executive Councilor who made a brochure about climate change and delivered it to environmentally-friendly businesses. Read Marek's brochure to learn more! #KidGovernor #CivicEngagement #NewHampshire #NHKGExecutiveCouncil

Congratulations to @NHKidGovernor Executive Councilor Emily, who worked with her local recycling coordinator to secure recycling bins for her school just in time for #EarthDay! #KidGovernor #CivicEngagement #NewHampshire #NHKGExecutiveCouncil

@CTKidGovernor Cabinet Member Scarlet encourages schools to hold #TrashWalkDays next Friday to recognize #EarthDay on Saturday! Share her "How to Organize a Trash Walk!" presentation with your students: tinyurl.com/TrashWalkDay #KidGovernor #CivicEngagement #CTKGCabinet

@OKKidGovernor Mila is coordinating a "Doodle Competition" in her school district. This week's theme is "Freestyle and Abstract" and a winner will be chosen Monday, April 17. Follow @OKKidGovernor for details! #KidGovernor #CivicsEducation #CivicEngagement #Oklahoma #OKKGMila

April is #EarthMonth, and many Kid Governors and Cabinet Members have addressed environmental issues. 2022 @CTKidGovernor Cabinet Members Elizabeth, Samantha, and Satvik shared ways to help the environment daily: youtu.be/3h9jKOxIXmE. #KidGovernor #CivicEngagement #CTKGCabinet