Student Voices Competition 2023
Our annual competition is back with opportunities for students to use their creativity and voice.
Democracy & Me Blog
Democracy & Me + Elevated Excellence Sports Academy Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Students in grades 5-8 at Elevated Excellence Academy participated in the inaugural Martin Luther King speech competition, sponsored by the Charles H. Dater Foundation. Students […]
What is Kwanzaa? It is an Original African American Holiday
Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University IntroductionsWhen someone hears the expression “Happy Holidays!” they may not understand what other “holidays” take place at the […]
Ghosts of Christmas Past: Christmas Traditions of the Past and Present
Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Originally Published December 17, 2018 IntroductionOne of the hallmarks of a democratic society is the idea of cultural […]
Northern Kentucky University to Welcome Author Karyn Parsons (Hilary Banks from the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) for Black History Lecture
Dr. David J. Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University February 27, 6:30 pm, 2023 – Northern Kentucky University’s Black and Brown Educators of Excellence (BBEofE), in […]
I Thought Cowboys Were White? Learning the History of Famed Black Cowboy, Nat Love
Dr. David J. Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University “They numbered thousands, among them many of the best riders, ropers, and wranglers.”– Philip Durham & Everett […]
Thanksgiving, the Wampanoag People and Native American History: With Resources and Lesson Plans
Dr. David J. Childs, D.D, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University IntroductionIt seems like we barely get through Halloween and the Thanksgiving season is upon us. Furthermore, as […]
Does my Vote Count? The Importance of Midterm Elections
Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky UniversityWith election season upon us we have been reminded of the importance of not only voting in the midterm […]
Resources for Civic Education: Learning about State, Local and Federal Government
Dr. David J. Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Here are some resources for teachers, students and the general public to help them understand the ins […]
Elementary Students Can Be Civically Engaged as Well. Here Are Some Tools
Dr. David J. Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Many people feel that students in the elementary grades are too young to be involved in the […]