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Rights and Responsibilities

The common thread that connects all Americans is our citizenship. We are a nation bound by the shared values of freedom, liberty, and equality, not by race or religion. What rights do we share as citizens, and what responsibilities do we have to our country? Do we still have the ability to exercise freedom of expression and religion? Do we as citizens support and defend the Constitution, and participate in the democratic process?

Resources (from iCivics):
Responsibility Launcher
You’ll remind citizens that civic duties aren’t just responsibilities, they help get things done!

Do I have a Right
Run your own law firm that specializes in constitutional law. You’ll decide whether potential clients “have a right,” and if so, match them with the right lawyer. The more clients you serve and the more cases you win, the faster your law firm will grow!

Bill of Rights
Run your own law firm that specializes in the Bill of Rights.

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 […]

Seeking Real Racial Justice: How Society Misunderstands Dr. King’s Ideas

January 12, 2022 David Childs 22

By Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University The Rev. Dr. King’s ideals and teachings are desperately needed in our society like never before. However, […]

Where are all of the Workers? The Great Resignation Explained

January 4, 2022 David Childs 67

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Getty; Adam Maida / The Atlantic IntroductionHave you noticed lately that when you go to many public places […]

Combating Misinformation by Teaching about the Coronavirus in K-12 Classrooms

January 3, 2022 David Childs 40

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University With so much misinformation online and in the media about COVID-19 it can be challenging to know what […]

Watch Night Services: African American Religious New Year’s Traditions

January 1, 2022 David Childs 20

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky UniversityWe want to continue our tradition of highlighting cultural diversity in holiday traditions. We must continue to find ways […]

Diversifying the Curriculum by Learning about Kwanzaa: With Resources for Teachers

December 30, 2021 David Childs 12

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Introduction In our last post we wrote about cultural diversity during the holiday season in an article entitled […]

Art Thou a Witch? Studying the Witchcraft Trials in History

November 1, 2021 David Childs 55

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky UniversityLithograph of witch trial in Salem, Massachusetts. Photograph: Bettmann ArchiveIntroductionIn light of the recent celebration of Halloween we decided to […]

Forum on Critical Race Theory and Education with NKU and Democracy and Me

October 31, 2021 David Childs 9

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D. Northern Kentucky University College and high school students at an upcoming virtual forum featuring Democracy and Me and Northern Kentucky […]

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 […]

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