Learning While Black: Addressing Racial Inequities in US Education
By Dr. David J. Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Introduction- Learning While BlackThroughout my middle and high school career, some of my teachers and counselors told […]
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Getting Students Out to Vote! Lessons in Youth Civic Participation
Dr. David J. Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University One of the most important rights people have in a Democracy is the right to vote in a […]
Revisiting Lessons on Voter Suppression
Dr. David J. Childs, Ph.DNorthern Kentucky University Election season is upon us and true to form, there is widespread talk of voter suppression. A recent […]
Political Podcasts as Educational Tools
Dr. David J. Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Do you enjoy a good podcast? The phenomenon of podcasts is a relatively new idea. Although the medium […]
City Council School: An Innovative Solution for Civic Education
David J. Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Introduction: Disillusioned with Political ProcessMany US citizens feel that they cannot make a difference in the political outcomes of […]
Can I really Make a Difference? How Average Citizens Can Participate in the Democratic Process
Dr. David J. Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Many people in the United States express apathy, disinterest and disillusionment with the political process. This mindset translates […]
Driving While Black: Musings on White Privilege
Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University A Tale of Two Black MenAs I entered into the used car dealership I was already experiencing fatigue having […]
Lesson Plan on the History of Creating Racially Segregated Communities in the US
Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University The Teaching Tolerance website has been a site we have drawn material from for some time now. Their mission […]
Remembering Crispus Attucks on The Fourth of July
Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University IntroductionThe Fourth of July celebration commemorates the signing of the declaration of independence in the United States of America […]
Teachers, Here are Four Approaches to Creating a Multicultural Curriculum
By Dr. David Childs Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University As our society becomes increasingly more diverse, it is important that schools strive toward developing a more […]