Vote Adeline. Everyone belongs.
Adeline Langley is running to be Connecticut’s next Kid Governor on a platform of inclusivity in schools.
The platform
Inclusivity
in Schools
“I believe every child should feel welcome, valued, and like an important part of their school community.” Adeline, from her campaign video
The three-point plan
Three ways to make sure no one feels left out
Every Kid Governor candidate builds a plan that 5th graders across Connecticut can act on. Here is Adeline’s.
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Point 1
A Buddy Bench at every school
Put a Buddy Bench at every K–5 school in Connecticut. When a kid sits there, it tells everyone else they’d like someone to play with.
“Sometimes it can be as simple as saying, do you want to play?”
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Point 2
Post-it Pals
Students write their favorite things on a sticky note (horses, soccer, drawing, reading, music, science) and pin it to a bulletin board to find kids who like the same things. Plus a monthly Post-it Pals lunch or assembly.
“Who knows, you might make a lifelong friend.”
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Point 3
An end-of-year celebration
Close out the school year with a Post-it Pals celebration of all the friendships and connections made when everyone has a place to belong.
“Inclusion is about making sure no one feels left out.”
The leader
Three words Adeline uses to describe herself as a leader
- ResponsibleFollows through on what she says she’ll do.
- RespectfulTreats every classmate like they matter.
- ResilientKeeps going when things get hard.
Meet Adeline
When she’s not campaigning
Adeline is a Coventry 5th grader with a full schedule and a big heart for the people around her.
- Bookworm
An avid reader who loves her Nutmeg books. The Nutmeg Book Award is Connecticut’s children’s choice award, and the winners are picked by kids’ votes. A good fit for a future Kid Governor.
- Making music
Plays trombone in her school band, sings karaoke, and practices piano at home.
- On stage
Recently cast as Susan Walker in Miracle on 34th Street with the Windham Theatre Guild this holiday season.
- In the saddle
Rides at Tara Farm Rescue and belongs to the Heels Down 4-H club. These days her horse is Cal.
Civics in action
Learning how democracy works, up close
Before asking for anyone’s vote, Adeline went to Coventry Town Hall to see where real elections happen.
Coventry Town Hall 
Where voters sign up 
Every vote counts!
Hometown
Proud to represent Coventry
Coventry is the birthplace of Nathan Hale, Connecticut’s state hero. Adeline spent an afternoon visiting the landmarks that tell her town’s story.
Explore Coventry: Nathan Hale Homestead Coventry’s Municipal Historian
The Hale Memorial, birthplace of Nathan Hale 
Historic Coventry Village 
Nathan Hale had but one life to give for his country. Adeline’s giving her all for her classmates. 
Connecticut Vietnam Veterans Memorial 
The O’Crowley one-room schoolhouse 
French Army Memorial, 1781 
America’s 250th, at the Coventry Historical Society display 
Colonial justice. Kid Governors are kinder.
Campaign video
Hear it from Adeline
About the program
What is Kid Governor?
A real election for 5th graders
Connecticut’s Kid Governor® is a civics program from The Connecticut Democracy Center at the Old State House. Each candidate runs on a community issue with a three-point plan.
Fifth graders cast the votes
Students across the state vote in November. The winner serves a one-year term, and the other finalists join the Kid Governor’s Cabinet. Learn more at CT.KidGovernor.org.
Connecticut 5th graders
Vote Adeline for Connecticut’s Kid Governor
Let’s make Connecticut schools places where everyone feels welcome and valued.
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