Kids Sing Impassioned Get-Out-the-Vote Song

Students at Ron Clark Academy sing their get-out-the-vote hit song, "You Can Vote However You Like," on the desks of their debate class in Atlanta.

(ABC News)

Teaching Enlivens Students

The Ron Clark Academy isn't afraid to borrow from pop culture if it makes learning come alive. Clark founded the innovative, private middle school after developing successful teaching techniques in Harlem, focusing on etiquette, respect and putting joy into learning.

Clark teaches math with interactive songs, drawing upon rap music to engage students in what could be the most mundane lessons. Students stand on their desks, embracing the choreographed motions. Just look at the faces in the video and you know he's on to something. (Watch the full video of their Internet hit here).

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"I thought it was chaotic or a little crazy, then like, 'Whoa! What's going to happen next?'" said Jai Springs, 13.

In grammar class, gerunds and dangling participles move to a beat while students dance on their desks. But these middle-schoolers are the epitome of politeness, and good manners are stressed in the classroom.

The kids are thrilled by the success of their song, and they have a message:

"It's your future, it's your opportunity to make a change in what's going on," Avril said. "So, if you don't vote, then there's basically no purpose for you to be here."

"People are just saying those kids on TV can dance," said Kennedy Pritchett, another Ron Clark student. "I hope they're saying those kids are educated, that we are smart."