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 […]
Democracy & Me Blog
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 […]
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 […]
‘Welcoming Week’: Let’s Be a Community With Open Arms
The chaotic mass evacuation of Afghanistan, in the wake of the United States’ 20-year military engagement there, has brought new attention to the plight of […]
Rewarding, Exhilarating, But Not Easy: My Year as an Intern
By Jordan Polk, Democracy & Me Intern My name is Jordan Polk, and I am a recent graduate from the University of Cincinnati. During my […]
Please Use Credible Sources: Entitled to Our Own Opinion, But Not Our Own Facts
Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Analysis/Opinion IntroductionDoes living in a democratic society where everyone has a voice entitle us to our own facts? […]