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. […]
Martin’s Ideas: A More In-Depth Look at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
This column originally appeared in the January 24, 2019 edition of Democracy and Me. It is reprinted this week to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. […]
PBS Honors Local Rising Star
PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs has selected four up-and-coming journalists, including Cincinnati student Mary Williams, from its nationwide network of high school broadcast programs to […]
Understanding Martin Luther King, Jr. and the March on Washington
By Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University IntroductionWith Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebrations upon us, it is only proper to write an article […]
US Citizens Should Know This: A Timely Discussion of the War Powers Resolution
Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University IntroductionIt is important for citizens of the United States of America to understand the nature and structure of our […]
More Teaching Resources on the Impeachment Process and President Trump
Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University With the 2019 Trump impeachment proceedings having been wrapped up in the House of Representatives and moving on to […]
Socio-historical Foundations of Modern Holiday Celebrations: A Lesson Plan
Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University With the holiday season upon us, we thought it would be fitting to post another article on the topic […]
D&M Holiday Gift Guide: Don’t buy it — upcycle it
We spent a delightful hour after school this month with the Mount Notre Dame H.S. Environmental Action Team, turning trash into treasures for holiday giving. […]
Cultural Diversity in Christmas Traditions Revisited: Teaching the History of Christmas
David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Introduction Christmas traditions have very diverse origins from a collection of different cultures that have evolved over centuries. To pay […]
Effective Ways of Teaching about Impeachment in Middle and High School Classrooms
Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University For this week’s article we will continue with the topic of impeachment. We decided to continue the discussion, as […]
The Impeachment Process Explained
Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky UniversityIntroductionHow does impeachment work? Can congress just simply remove a president from office when they suspect them of wrongdoing? It […]