Examine what's next for US democracy, the role of teachers and education, and the future of youth civic participation after the 2020 election.
Examine what's next for US democracy, the role of teachers and education, and the future of youth civic participation after the 2020 election.
How can students effectively leverage the power of digital tools to make civic change? Join us for a conversation with Henry Jenkins, Professor of Communication, Journalism, Cinematic Arts and Education at the University of Southern California, where we discuss the relationship between technology, learning, and civic engagement.
Explore approaches to teaching the election that focus on the history of voting, health of democracy, the factors that shape our civic decision-making, and the power of youth agency and voice.
Explore ways to critically examine your identity as an educator, examine teaching strategies to build community and trust, and share methods to facilitate reflective conversations.
Learn strategies to support your students to develop effective skills for civic participation.
Explore frameworks for having rigorous, nuanced, and identity-safe conversations about race.
Explore frameworks for having rigorous, nuanced, and identity-safe conversations about race.
To prepare students to view all or part of this film, we suggest implementing one or more of the following activities to:
Learn about the challenges schools face when confronting the persistence of racism and antisemitism, explore resources to help you respond to hatred in your school, and increase your ability to facilitate respectful classroom dialogue.
Explore remote teaching strategies and approaches to creating community and sustaining student-centered learning in a digital environment.
To deepen students’ understanding of key themes in the film, ten supplementary readings have been included in the study guide. Readings are organized into four investigations that correspond to specific excerpts and themes in the film.
Learn insights from educators to promote civic skills in your students.