Students across the county are learning about the course of American politics in a presidential election year.
Now that Californians have spoken in the Super Tuesday primary, attention turns to the remaining states and on to the November election. But there are more than just eligible voters paying attention. KPBS Education Reporter M.G. Perez takes us to the classroom,where current politics provide learning in real time.Now that Californians have spoken in the Super Tuesday primary, attention turns to the remaining states — and on the November election.
Williams said,"Most of the kids know the big names. They know who Joe Biden is, they know who Donald Trump is, they know who Vladamir Putin is.” “I would vote for Joe Biden because Donald Trump didn’t really support people from Mexico. supports people, like he’s supporting Ukraine," said Misael.Vince Martinez teaches advanced placement psychology and a section of AP Research at Otay Ranch High School, Chula Vista, Calif., February 28, 2024
“I think the adults in power are doing a really bad job," said Olivia Metz, 17. She is working on an investigation of sexism, and its impact on women’s rights in the world today. “Their primary motive may be profit. Their primary motive may be content. clicks, we call it clickbait. And trust these voices and sources to be factual when they’re not," Martinez said.Brady Peters, 17, is a senior at Otay Ranch High School in the AP Research class. He surveyed students on campus for their opinions about truth in political videos, Chula Vista, Calif., February 28, 2024
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