If you were a teacher, What would be a subject in school that you think should be in the curriculum, and how would you teach it? Luke Gialenella: If I were a teacher, I’d strongly advocate for civics and government to be implemented in school curriculums since there is an absolute deficiency in civic education in the United States today. Not only that, but it is one of the primary reasons our voter turnout rates are far lower than in many other countries (especially those with civics education in school curriculums). However, I believe politics is a tough topic to teach students, especially younger ones. So, educators must take a unique approach for the youth to comprehend easily. With GOVLEARN, I’ve tried to make a typically taboo subject easily accessible for all, especially those of younger ages. This includes simulations and hands-on activities that fully immerse students in the issue. For instance, I simulated a presidential election for an electoral college class and used interactive maps to teach how votes are distributed. I think being hands-on with a challenging topic like politics is required to captivate younger audiences truly. To read more about Gurus Junior: Luke Gialanella, The Youth’s Next Voice For Political Change click the link: https://gurusmagazine.com Photographer: Dylan Lujano Article written by: Cyan Leigh Dacasin Edited by: Marielle Balmores