Suddenly Home-Schooling? Here’s Help
Today I’m reminded of an old educational acronym: STOP! Spontaneous Teaching Opportunity Present! As positive as we’re all trying to be in these extraordinary and […]
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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 […]
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. […]
Episode 48: Social Media: Is It Really That Bad?
With Facebook, Instagram, and other social media platforms facing new scrutiny on Capitol Hill, we thought it was time to ask ourselves, the real experts, […]
Journalism in Action: Teaching Resources for Civic Engagement from PBS
Dr. David J. Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University “This week we are spotlighting a great new resource by our friends at PBS entitled Journalism in […]
New Resource: D&Me To Go!
Did you know we make house calls? Our free workshops, led by program director Julie Coppens and other members of the WVXU/Democracy & Me team, […]
The Supreme Court: The Least Dangerous Branch?
Commentary by Emma Feldmeier, Wyoming H.S. In Federalist No. 78, Alexander Hamilton predicted the judiciary would be the “least dangerous branch” of government, since it […]
‘I Want To Be Heard’: 13 Local Students Join D&Me Team
A new semester means a new team of student interns and advisers. Congratulations and welcome to Cierra Britten, a senior journalism major/Asian studies minor at […]
Different, Disabled, But ‘Unbroken’
Our October selection is Unbroken: 13 Stories Starring Disabled Teens, edited by Marieke Nijkamp, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of This Is Where […]
Episode 47: Asian Cultural Representation Is This Movie’s Superpower (Feat. GCCCEA Youth)
Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings is officially the biggest movie of the year, earning almost $200 million in U.S. cinemas […]
Teaching Resources for Teaching Online During the Pandemic
Dr. David J. Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky UniversityThe world has been forever shaped by the global pandemic. As a result, we have had to make […]
We Must Never Forget: Commemorating 911 with Resources for the Public and Educators
Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University IntroductionI was a young adult, a few years out of high school when I first learned of the […]
Teaching a More Inclusive History: Studying Pioneers of Women’s Suffrage
Dr. David J. Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Introduction: Towards a More Inclusive Social Studies CurriculumHistorically, social studies curriculum in the United States has not […]