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 […]
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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 […]
African American Cultural History and the Black Poetry Tradition
Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University African Americans have long expressed themselves through various artistic and literary traditions. A great example of this is […]
The Right to Bear Arms: Addressing Mass Shootings in Our Time
Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Second Amendment- A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of […]
Want to Know More about the Russia-Ukraine War? Here are Some Helpful Resources for Families, Schools and the Community
Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University IntroductionConfused about what is going on with the war in Ukraine? Here are five things that will give […]
Teaching Resources for the Supreme Court Justice Nomination and Confirmation Process
Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Diversifying the curriculum in K-12 social studies classrooms is of the utmost importance as US society and the […]
Sarah Mayrant Fossett: Cincinnati Abolitionist and Business Owner
Dr. David J. Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky UniversityWe are going to continue our discussions in honor of Women’s History month by sharing resources and stories about […]
Unladylike: Resources for Teaching Women’s History from PBS Learning Media
Dr. David J. Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University IntroductionSocial studies and languages arts classrooms are wonderful spaces to introduce topics centered on diversity and inclusion. […]
Powerful Resources for Teaching and Learning about Dr. Martin Luther King and Civil Rights
Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University With the US becoming more and more diverse, there is a push around the country to diversify school […]
Here is Why Your Vote Counts: The Importance of Voting Every Election Cycle
Dr. David Childs, D.D. Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University A poll worker hands out “I Voted Today” stickers in Washington, D.C., in 2012. Journalist Ari Berman says […]