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During the 1997 Legislative Session, Florida lawmakers amended Section 233.061, Florida Statutes, to read as follows:
Required instruction. —
(1) Members of the instructional staff of the public schools … shall teach … the following:
(e) The elements of civil government shall include the primary functions of and inter-relationships between the Federal Government, the state, and its counties, municipalities, school districts, and special districts.
Florida League of Cities President Carmine Priore has made civic education the focus of his year in office. The League has developed educational publications and projects that will assist teachers with meeting state requirements and help to increase their students’ understanding of city government functions and services. Please visit our civic education page for a full listing of all resources the League has to offer teachers and municipal officials. Several of these projects are highlighted below.
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Getting
to Know Your Florida Cities Training DVD |
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This training tool was developed to help citizens, the media, civic organizations,
schools and others learn more about municipal governments in the Sunshine
State. Click
here to view the text of the DVD chapters or e-mail
the Public Affairs staff to obtain a copy.
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ABCs
of City
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An educational supplement for elementary school teachers, grades 2-5. This
publication provides basic information about city government, as well as
suggested student activities and student questions. Click
here to view the ABCs booklet.
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| "My
City: I'm Part of It, I'm Proud of It!" |
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Presents a well-defined unit on Florida municipal government in a "teacher-friendly"
format. The publication includes five lessons, facts on Florida cities,
a local government vocabulary, and a civic review on city government in
Florida. Click
here to view the My City booklet.
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| Florida
City Government Week |
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An annual event held in October that serves to highlight the crucial role
played by city government in the lives of its residents. The week provides
a special time to teach about municipal government issues and to develop
city-school partnership programs (see below for a list of ideas). For additional
information on the 2009 Florida City Government Week (October 18 - 24), click here or e-mail
the Public Affairs staff.
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A Quick
Civic Review |
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An article that provides a “quick review” of city government in Florida. Do you know the population and name of the smallest city in Florida, or the largest? Click here to find out.
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| City-School Partnership Programs |
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What about incorporating a city-partnership program into your local government
curriculum? We’ve included a list of city-school partnership ideas that can be modified for various grade levels.
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| Local Government Vocabulary |
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Click on the following links for a list of common local government words and terms and a history and explanation of Florida's Home Rule powers.
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For further information about the Florida League of Cities educational projects, e-mail us or call (850) 222-9684.
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