Resources for kids & teachers
PBS LEARNINGMEDIA | After the election

After The Election
Resources to engage students with information about good citizenship and how to participate in civic discourse.
PBS LEARNINGMEDIA | The Presidential Debates

Inside the debates
Debates are a critical part of elections and provide a forum for candidates to share their views and propose solutions to important issues.

Join the debates
PBS Education has partnered with EXPLO and the Commission on Presidential Debates to create the enclosed debate tool kit for classroom use.
PBS LEARNINGMEDIA | Understanding Elections


Election Foundations
In this video, students are introduced to why we have presidential elections in the United States.


Getting the Nomination
This video will help students to understand the nomination process for political parties.


Campaign Strategy
In this video, students will learn how candidates who wish to run for office create a campaign strategy to convince voters that they are the best representatives of their beliefs.


The General Election
Every four years, voters across the United States cast ballots to decide who will be the next president.
Crash Course Government and Politics
Crash Course Government and Politics
Presidential Power: Crash Course Government #11
All about the expressed powers of the President of the United States.
FRONTLINE | Ballot Watch

Who gets to vote, when and how?
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