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As an elementary school teacher in Vermont, I strive to instill the values of critical thinking and civic engagement in my young students. Kalshi’s election contracts could be an invaluable resource for teaching about the real-world impact of political decisions. By integrating these tools into our curriculum, we can provide students with a dynamic understanding of how elections shape policies and, in turn, affect their communities.
For instance, using real-time data from Kalshi, we could illustrate how changes in government can affect local funding for schools, environmental regulations that impact our natural surroundings, and healthcare policies that touch families' lives. The CFTC’s proposal to ban such contracts limits our ability to offer hands-on learning experiences. It stifles an opportunity to teach students about the importance of data in understanding political and economic systems.
By seeing the direct correlation between political events and market reactions, students could develop a more nuanced view of civics and economics. We need more tools like these to foster informed and active future citizens. Prohibiting these markets restricts our capacity to provide an engaging and comprehensive civics education, which is essential for preparing our students for their future roles as informed citizens.
