Local Government STAR Cards

STAR cards (Students Thinking and Acting Responsibly) provide students with discussion prompts on basic civic knowledge, practice with civil dialogue, and ways to be engaged community members. The cards empower students to share and deliberate different points of view on subjects relatable to them.

This November, voters will choose candidates for local offices and the judiciary. This is a great opportunity for young students to learn about how local government impacts their lives and how they can have a say in their community. So C70 has created a special set of Local Government STAR Cards.

These 36 cards each ask one thought-provoking question to students. They are designed to provide information and have students share their points of view. The cards do not have right or wrong answers, a characteristic that allows all students to feel safe participating in discussions. 

STAR Cards are perfect in a morning meeting, a writing assignment, and more. They support engaged civic learning where all students feel safe to participate. 

Starting the week after Labor Day, C70 will send four cards per week for nine weeks in the lead-up to Election Day. These cards are free. We will also send suggestions for how to best use these cards in your class.