Honorable Mentions From NPR Student Podcast Challenge
Earlier this year, NPR invited students to submit podcasts to the first-ever Student Podcast Challenge in order to compete for a grand prize, and a […]
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Youth At The Booth Needs You!
Do you wish to be more involved in the democratic process? Looking for civic engagement opportunities? Then join Youth At The Booth! In an effort […]
Black History Series Part 1: Learning Black History through Music
By Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University A critical component in the success of the American democratic project is to embrace the diversity within the […]
A Conversation About Journalism
What is a Journalist? A journalist gathers and presents news and information that you can use to make better decisions about your life and community. […]
Lessons on the History of Thanksgiving and Native American Culture
Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University One of the most important ideals in a democratic society is to give voice to people from every sector […]
I Voted Today: Reflections After an Election with Resources for Civic Education
Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University One of the most important aspects of being a citizen in a democracy is the right to vote. The […]
Does My Vote Count? The Importance of Voting in Off-Year Elections
Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University IntroductionWhat is an off-year election? An off-year election is a general election that is held when neither a presidential […]
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Versus Columbus Day: What is all of the Fuss About?
Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University IntroductionWe recently celebrated Columbus Day, and for many people in the US it amounts to a bank holiday and […]
Part Five (Women’s Rights) – Can we Talk About this in Class: Unpacking Some Complexities of the Me Too Movement
Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University IntroductionAn appropriate way to end this series of articles on women’s rights is to also pay homage to the […]
Part Four (Women’s Rights) – Bringing Awareness to Violence Against Native American Women
Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University IntroductionIn our fourth installation of the celebration of women’s rights (In commemoration of the passages of the 19th amendment) […]
Meet Julie Coppens
Introducing another voice behind Democracy & Me: Julie York Coppens, the new Educational Outreach Coordinator for Cincinnati Public Radio, joins Dr. David Childs, NKU Associate […]
Part Three (Women’s Rights)- The Womanist Tradition and Domestic Workers in the Early Twentieth Century US
Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University In this article we will continue our series on women’s rights, honoring the 100th Anniversary of the passing of […]
Part Two (Women’s Rights)- Intersectionality, Race and Gender: Understanding how Race and Socioeconomics affect Women’s Life Experiences
By Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University This is the second article in our series on women’s rights, commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the passing […]
Part One- A History of Women’s Right to Vote and Other Teaching Resources
By Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Nineteenth Amendment “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged […]