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Stand Up
For An End
To Executions
Stand Up for an End to Executions September 26
in Columbus

Registration is now open

Are you an educator? Do you know someone who is?
The September 26th Day of Action at the Statehouse provides a dynamic, hands-on learning opportunity for your students.

On Wednesday, September 26, 2007, the ACLU of Ohio and Ohioans to Stop Executions are organizing a Day of Action in Columbus about the death penalty.  “STAND UP for an END TO EXECUTIONS” will include:

  • a morning teach-in, where students can learn about what makes the death penalty so controversial
  • at noon, we will march to the Statehouse and hold a rally on the Statehouse lawn
  • following the rally, students will have an opportunity to meet with their representatives in the legislature and discuss the death penalty with them

There are a variety of ways you can encourage your class to participate:
 
1. Democracy in Action – the Best Civics Lesson One Can Teach
 
Attend the September 26th Day of Action! Individuals can register online, or you can register a group by emailing stopthedeathpenalty@acluohio.org. All participants who pre-register will receive a FREE T-SHIRT at the rally.
 
2. Hands-On Journalism Experience
 
STAND UP for an END TO EXECUTIONS is an excellent opportunity for budding journalists to report on a noteworthy story. By interviewing fellow students, other activists, and their legislators, students will get practical experience covering stories, which they can then write up for their student papers.   
 
3. Critically Analyze a Complex Issue without Leaving the Classroom
 
Middle School and High School:  Looking for a current and hotly debated topic for your class this fall? Look no further. A free, comprehensive internet curriculum is available here. Lesson plans meet National Council for the Social Studies standards.
 
College:  “Capital Punishment in Context” is an innovative approach to teaching research and critical thinking, using real death penalty cases to stimulate broader exploration and discussion of topics in a variety of college courses. Educators can access materials here.