Democracy in Action

Arsalyn's Democracy in Action civic education project brings high school students trained by their teachers into elementary schools to teach students about democracy and voting. Democracy in Action entails four lessons addressing key aspects of American citizenship and a fifth session devoted to a voting simulation with real voting equipment. The voting simulation is timed to coincide with real elections.  Participating students simulate voting on the same candidates/initiatives as qualified voters in their area.

Citizens not Spectators

Citizens, Not Spectators is a program partnership between Arsalyn and the Center for Civic Education that was designed to increase the voting rate among young Americans by providing engaging voter education to students in grades 4-12. To accomplish this goal, Arsalyn and the Center for Civic Education designed a curriculum that demystifies the voting process by teaching students how to cast a vote, how the voting process works, how to become an informed voter, and why it is important to cast an informed vote.
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Arsalyn Youth Forums

Clubs that participate in Arsalyn Youth Forums range from high school SAVE chapters and the Future Politicians Association clubs to Youth 2 Youth clubs and campus student government. The goal of the Arsalyn Youth Forums program is to provide existing clubs with additional programming beyond that provided by their individual campus clubs. 
Schools that have participated in Arsalyn Youth Forums activities include Arroyo, Baldwin Park, Bassett, Bell Gardens, Duarte, El Monte, Gabrielino, Glendora, King Drew Magnet, Mark Keppel, Rosemead, San Gabriel, San Pedro, Sierra Vista, and South El Monte.

SAcramento Trips

​​​Every year, the Arsalyn Program takes up to 150 students from the San Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles Unified School District on a trip to Sacramento.  While in Sacramento, students participate in many activities including: presentations by professors, assembly members, or lobbyists. Some years, the trip involves debates, simulated bill discussions, as well as trips to museums, college campuses, and the Capitol. ​ While at the Capitol, students get the opportunity to see both the Senate and Assembly chambers and get a tour of the architecture of the State Capitol.   Students can apply to take part in the Sacramento Trip on our "Sacramento Trip" Website.