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Teaching Resources for the Supreme Court Justice Nomination and Confirmation Process

April 19, 2022 David Childs 0

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

March 8, 2022 David Childs 22

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

March 8, 2022 David Childs 28

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

January 15, 2022 David Childs 34

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

October 31, 2021 David Childs 33

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 […]

Journalism in Action: Teaching Resources for Civic Engagement from PBS

October 13, 2021 David Childs 4

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 […]

Teaching a More Inclusive History: Studying Pioneers of Women’s Suffrage

September 21, 2021 David Childs 12

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 […]

Is Anyone Actually Teaching Critical Race Theory in their Classroom? Why are States Banning It?

June 23, 2021 David Childs 13

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D. Northern Kentucky University Analysis/OpinionIntroduction: My StoryWhen my family moved from an inner city predominantly Black neighborhood to a working class […]

Resources and Ideas for Helping Elementary Students Become Civically Engaged

May 24, 2021 David Childs 11

Dr. David J. Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University An I-Civics article entitled “Civic Learning Resources for Elementary Students” states: “All students can be civic learners. For […]

Civic Engagement: Resources for Learning about State, Local and Federal Government

May 21, 2021 David Childs 2

IntroductionHey teachers, parents and average US citizens, if you have not gotten the chance to check out the I-civics website, you should. It is a […]

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