We thank Carpe Diem Arts for the opportunity to share the seven "steps to democracy" with a wonderful student group at Gaithersburg Elementary School in January and February. Highlights included a field trip to Gaithersburg City Hall, where Mayor Jud Ashman shared with students why he ran for office, how elections work, and how democracy involves "a dialogue between the people and the officials." Students also sang their original song about telling truth from fiction, written with teaching artist Gabrielle Zwi. Here's a snippet:
Double check! (Double check!)
To make sure it's correct! (To make sure it's correct!)
Thanks again to Carpe Diem, and to the City of Gaithersburg for sponsoring this program.
