Democracy Plaza: Schedule of events

All times Eastern

1. Other political news of note
   1. 

      Reuters
      Competency questions pile up for White House

      First Read: Trio of controversies bring more questions over the administration’s handling of the bureaucratic machinery of government.

   2. White House defends IRS handling, McConnell asserts 'culture of intimidation'
   3. Immigration officers' union to oppose Senate bill
   4. Ax hovers over food stamp program as costs grow
   5. Capping week of scandal management, Obama says focus remains on jobs

Tuesday Nov. 2: ELECTION DAY

11:00 a.m. — Clifford the Big Red Dog™ - Readings and Appearance — Location: Kids Stage - Scholastic Democracy For Kids Pavilion

12:00 p.m. — Scholastic Storytime – Selected Readings — Location: Kids Stage - Scholastic Democracy For Kids Pavilion

12:00 p.m. — DY! Hip-poets readings — Location: Bank of America Stage

1:00 p.m. — Screening: Weston Woods short film — Location: Kids Stage - Scholastic Democracy For Kids Pavilion

2:00 p.m. — Scholastic Storytime – Selected Readings — Location: Kids Stage - Scholastic Democracy For Kids Pavilion

3:00 p.m. — Screening: Weston Woods short film — Location: Kids Stage - Scholastic Democracy For Kids Pavilion

4:00 p.m. — Democracy for Kids: After School

• Selected Readings
• Trivia Fun
• Audience Q&A

Location: Kids Stage - Scholastic Democracy For Kids Pavilion

5:00 p.m. — Scholastic Storytime – Selected Readings — Location: Kids Stage - Scholastic Democracy For Kids Pavilion

5:00 p.m. — DY! Hip-poets readings — Location: Bank of America Stage

6:00 p.m. — Screening: Weston Woods short film — Location: Kids Stage - Scholastic Democracy For Kids Pavilion

Wednesday Nov. 3:

11:00 a.m. — Clifford the Big Red Dog™ - Readings and Appearance — Location: Kids Stage - Scholastic Democracy For Kids Pavilion

12:00 p.m. — Scholastic Storytime – Selected Readings — Location: Kids Stage - Scholastic Democracy For Kids Pavilion

12:00 p.m. — DY! Hip-poets readings — Location: Bank of America Stage

1:00 p.m. — Screening: Weston Woods short film — Location: Kids Stage - Scholastic Democracy For Kids Pavilion

2:00 p.m. — Scholastic Storytime – Selected Readings — Location: Kids Stage - Scholastic Democracy For Kids Pavilion

3:00 p.m. — Screening: Weston Woods short film — Location: Kids Stage - Scholastic Democracy For Kids Pavilion

4:00 p.m. — Democracy for Kids: After School

• Selected Readings
• Trivia Fun
• Audience Q&A

Location: Kids Stage - Scholastic Democracy For Kids Pavilion

5:00 p.m. — Scholastic Storytime – Selected Readings — Location: Kids Stage - Scholastic Democracy For Kids Pavilion

5:00 p.m. — DY! Hip-poets readings — Location: Bank of America Stage

6:00 p.m. — Screening: Weston Woods short film — Location: Kids Stage - Scholastic Democracy For Kids Pavilion

Thursday Nov. 4:

11:00 a.m. — Clifford the Big Red Dog™ - Readings and Appearance — Location: Kids Stage - Scholastic Democracy For Kids Pavilion

12:00 p.m. — Scholastic Storytime – Selected Readings — Location: Kids Stage - Scholastic Democracy For Kids Pavilion

1:00 p.m. — Screening: Weston Woods short film — Location: Kids Stage - Scholastic Democracy For Kids Pavilion

2:00 p.m. — Scholastic Storytime – Selected Readings — Location: Kids Stage - Scholastic Democracy For Kids Pavilion

3:00 p.m. — Screening: Weston Woods short film — Location: Kids Stage - Scholastic Democracy For Kids Pavilion

4:00 p.m. — Democracy for Kids: After School

• Selected Readings
• Trivia Fun
• Audience Q&A

Location: Kids Stage - Scholastic Democracy For Kids Pavilion

5:00 p.m. — Scholastic Storytime – Selected Readings — Location: Kids Stage - Scholastic Democracy For Kids Pavilion

6:00 p.m. — Screening: Weston Woods short film — Location: Kids Stage - Scholastic Democracy For Kids Pavilion

Friday Nov. 5:

11:00 a.m. — Clifford the Big Red Dog™ - Readings and Appearance — Location: Kids Stage - Scholastic Democracy For Kids Pavilion

12:00 p.m. — Scholastic Storytime – Selected Readings — Location: Kids Stage - Scholastic Democracy For Kids Pavilion

12:00 p.m. — DY! Hip-poets readings — Location: Bank of America Stage

1:00 p.m. — Screening: Weston Woods short film — Location: Kids Stage - Scholastic Democracy For Kids Pavilion

2:00 p.m. — Scholastic Storytime – Selected Readings — Location: Kids Stage - Scholastic Democracy For Kids Pavilion

3:00 p.m. — Screening: Weston Woods short film — Location: Kids Stage - Scholastic Democracy For Kids Pavilion

4:00 p.m. — Democracy for Kids: After School

• Selected Readings
• Trivia Fun
• Audience Q&A

Location: Kids Stage - Scholastic Democracy For Kids Pavilion

5:00 p.m. — Scholastic Storytime – Selected Readings — Location: Kids Stage - Scholastic Democracy For Kids Pavilion

6:00 p.m. — Screening: Weston Woods short film — Location: Kids Stage - Scholastic Democracy For Kids Pavilion