Apache Junction students learn about party politics at Arizona Speaker Series
Independent Newsmedia
Posted 1/30/20
Apache Junction High School students Michael Jada and Jaden Erschen and their U.S. government teacher, Sheryl Anderson, received an unusual opportunity to hear from two political experts when they …
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Apache Junction students learn about party politics at Arizona Speaker Series
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Independent Newsmedia
Apache Junction High School students Michael Jada and Jaden Erschen and their U.S. government teacher, Sheryl Anderson, received an unusual opportunity to hear from two political experts when they attended the Arizona Speaker Series at Arizona Federal Theatre, 400 W. Washington St. in Phoenix on Jan. 23.
Donna Brazile, former committee chair of the Democratic National Committee, shared the stage with Michael Steele, former chair of the Republican National Committee, according to a release.
The tickets --- normally $149 each or more --- were donated to the school.
Some of what Ms. Anderson and her students learned was shocking, the release states.
“During a discussion of general knowledge of civics, it was mentioned that almost 60% of Americans cannot correctly identify the three branches of government,” said Ms. Anderson, who was one of three educators named AJUSD Teacher of the Year in 2019. “Just to be clear, the AJ kids knew. It was a great example of members of different parties having a civil conversation about politics.”
The popular speaker series highlights eminent leaders, innovators and entertainers who speak on a wide range of topics that encourage the audience to learn about diverse --- and sometimes controversial --- ideas from different perspectives.
Students from AJHS and Cactus Canyon Junior High School will be attending additional lectures including USMC Gen. (Ret.) John F. Kelly on Feb. 19, Bob Woodward on March 5 and Jay Leno on March 31. More information about the Arizona Speaker Series is at arizonaseries.com.
