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Thursday, November 14, 2024

Speaker Visits 6th Graders to Discuss Illinois Government

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State Representative Daniel Swanson (IL) | Representative Dan Swanson (R) 71st District

State Representative Daniel Swanson (IL) | Representative Dan Swanson (R) 71st District

In a recent engagement, a speaker addressed Mrs. Walker’s four classes of 6th graders at Orion Middle School, kicking off the students’ unit on Illinois state government. The speaker expressed their enjoyment of the annual event, stating, "I always enjoy this annual event."

The interaction proved to be fruitful as the students exhibited attentiveness and posed insightful questions. Following the session, the speaker received individual Thank You notes from each student, indicating the impact of the discussion. Expressing gratitude for the opportunity, the speaker conveyed, "Thank you to Mrs. Walker for the invitation and to the students for being such a great audience!"

Such engagements play a vital role in educating young minds about the functioning of state government, fostering a deeper understanding of civic responsibilities among students.

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