How can high school courses help adolescents learn to carefully analyze public policies and summarize their analyses in writing? In this episode, veteran teacher Tim Northrop explains how his public policy courses foster these important skills. He also discusses how these courses support students' capacities in media literacy and civil discourse - and how these skills could be integrated into other courses.Episode ResourcesUniversity in the High School Program at SyracuseUniversity in the High School Program at UAlbanyESD Podcast ResourcesBrett Levy's Open-Access Research Articles (Free Downloads)Education for Sustainable Democracy Facebook Page (Please Like!)YouTube Channel for Education for Sustainable Democracy (Please Subscribe!)Brett Levy's Twitter Page: Handle @brettlmlevyEducation for Sustainable Democracy HomepageRelated Episodes of ESDYouth Exploring Public Issues & Taking Action, with Jill Bass (Mikva Challenge)Students Addressing Public Issues through Action Civics, with Scott Warren (Generation Citizen)   Support the show

In this episode, Brett Levy summarizes how concepts of intrinsic motivation, civically engaging pedagogy, and inquiry-based learning can help to strengthen civic and social studies education.Episode ResourcesBrett's Article on Civic Science Education Brett's Article on Inquiry-Based LearningNew York State Council for the Social Studies SiteESD Podcast ResourcesBrett Levy's Open-Access Research Articles (Free Downloads)Education for Sustainable Democracy Facebook Page (Please Like!)YouTube Channel for Education for Sustainable Democracy (Please Subscribe!)Brett Levy's Twitter Page: Handle @brettlmlevyEducation for Sustainable Democracy HomepageRelated Episodes of ESDYouth Exploring Public Issues & Taking Action, with Jill Bass (Mikva Challenge)Students Addressing Public Issues through Action Civics, with Scott Warren (Generation Citizen)Support the show

How can we help young people build the skills they need to become advocates for environmental sustainability? In this episode, Professor A.J. Schneller of Skidmore College describes how his course helps students develop their advocacy toolkit by requiring them to create a website, write an op-ed, author a policy memo for a public official, design a public service announcement, write an elevator speech, and more.Episode ResourcesA.J. Schneller's SiteSyllabus for the Environmental Advocacy Bootcamp CourseEnvironmental Justice AtlasESD Podcast ResourcesBrett Levy's Open-Access Research Articles (Free Downloads)Education for Sustainable Democracy Facebook Page (Please Like!)YouTube Channel for Education for Sustainable Democracy (Please Subscribe!)Brett Levy's Twitter Page: Handle @brettlmlevyEducation for Sustainable Democracy HomepageRelated Episodes of ESDYouth Exploring Public Issues & Taking Action, with Jill Bass (Mikva Challenge)Students Addressing Public Issues through Action Civics, with Scott Warren (Generation Citizen)Support the show

How can young people learn to share their stories and perspectives through podcasts? In this episode, we hear about a  youth podcasting program for Latino and Latina youth in Madison Wisconsin. Gerardo Mancilla, a professor at Edgewood College, and Luz Rodriguez Camacho, a student who completed the program (who now attends college at Dominican University in Illinois) tell us about how the program worked, what students learned from the experience, how the program was funded, how it might expand, and much more.Guests & Their WorkSanchez Scholars ProgramSanchez Scholars on InstagramSanchez Scholars Email Address: sanchezscholars@gmail.comEducators and Immigration Podcast (Gerardo's Podcast)Educators and Immigration on InstagramGerardo Mancilla on InstagramAnjuli Brekke's WebsiteLuz's Handle on Instagram: @rodri.l.lESD Podcast ResourcesBrett Levy's Open-Access Research Articles (Free Downloads)Education for Sustainable Democracy Facebook Page (Please Like!)YouTube Channel for Education for Sustainable Democracy (Please Subscribe!)Brett Levy's Twitter Page: Handle @brettlmlevyEducation for Sustainable Democracy HomepageRelated Episodes of ESDYouth Exploring Public Issues & Taking Action, with Jill Bass (Mikva Challenge)Students Addressing Public Issues through Action Civics, with Scott Warren (Generation Citizen)Support the show

Vince Meldrum, the President and CEO of the non-profit Earth Force, discusses the power and importance of taking local civic action, how Earth Force prepares educators to get kids excited about addressing local environmental issues, and the many ways that Earth Force is expanding its reach, including its plans to reach 150,000 students by 2026. Earth Force ResourcesEarth Force WebsiteVince Meldrum's CommentariesESD Podcast ResourcesBrett Levy's Open-Access Research Articles (Free Downloads)Education for Sustainable Democracy Facebook Page (Please Like!)YouTube Channel for Education for Sustainable Democracy (Please Subscribe!)Brett Levy's Twitter Page: Handle @brettlmlevyEducation for Sustainable Democracy HomepageRelated Episodes of ESDEarth Force & Environmental Stewardship, with Alexis Thorbecke (Program Manager at Earth Force)Learning to Care for Our Community Environments, with Ethan Lowenstein (Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition & Eastern Michigan University)Connecting Students with the Natural World, with Cornelia Harris (Highland Middle School, Highland, NY)Support the show

For many years, educators have touted the value of classroom discussions, but what frameworks and principles can help us to guide these discussions? In this episode, Brett Levy speaks with Rebecca Rolland, a lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and author of the new book, The Art of Talking with Children: The Simple Keys to Nurturing Kindness, Creativity, and Confidence in Kids. We talk about the value of rich talk, three key elements of guiding rich talk with children, how rich talk can strengthen civic education, challenges involved in these practices, and much more. Please stay tuned to hear this very interesting conversation. Rebecca Rolland and Related ResourcesRebecca Rolland's Harvard faculty profileRebecca's Book: The Art of Talking with ChildrenRR's Book Recommendation: It Takes Two to TalkHarvard Project ZeroESD Podcast ResourcesEducation for Sustainable Democracy HomepageBrett Levy's Open-Access Research Articles (Free Downloads)Education for Sustainable Democracy Facebook Page (Please Like!)YouTube Channel for Education for Sustainable Democracy (Please Subscribe!)Brett's Twitter Page for Handle @brettlmlevyRelated Episodes of ESDJudy Pace Interview, Part 1: Learning to Teach Controversial IssuesProf. Diana Hess on Teaching Controversial IssuesProf. Wayne Journell on Modeling Political ToleranceSupport the show

How do we ensure that elections are free and fair? For the past couple of years, we’ve heard more and more false claims about stolen elections, but the truth is that our election systems are very well-managed. Yes, there are areas where systems can be improved, but among the biggest problems in our election system now are misinformation about the elections and the skepticism that this creates.In this episode, I speak with Meghan Cook, Program Director of the Center for Technology in Government at the University at Albany, and two election experts – Tom Connolly, the Director of Election Operations at the New York State Board of Elections, and Brendan Lovullo, the Deputy Director of Election Operations at the New York State Board of Elections. In our discussion, we talk about how elections are managed in New York State and elsewhere, and we address some common misconceptions head-on. We talk about how votes are counted, how election machines are secured, how election workers address problems that arise, and much more.Our Article on Teaching about Election IntegrityOur Guests & Related ResourcesMegan Cook's WebsiteCenter for Technology in Government at UAlbanyNew York State Board of Elections WebsiteESD Podcast ResourcesEducation for Sustainable Democracy HomepageBrett Levy's Open-Access Research Articles (Free Downloads)Education for Sustainable Democracy Facebook Page (Please Like!)YouTube Channel for Education for Sustainable Democracy (Please Subscribe!)Brett's Twitter Page for Handle @brettlmlevyRelated Episodes of ESDBuilding a Movement for Civic Education, with Michael Rebell (Teachers College, Columbia University)A Congressional Bill to Strengthen Civic Education, with Cat McDonald (DC Lobbyist for Civic Ed)Support the show

How can scholars of education work together to strengthen educational policy and practice? In this episode, I talk to Kevin Kumashiro about some of his recent work to build education scholar collectives,  groups of scholars and researchers working together to share their knowledge and perspectives to improve education. He talks about several of these scholar collectives in various parts of the United States, and we discuss their origins, goals, successes, and challenges. We also talk about how they work and the different forms they can take.  Kevin Kumashiro has served in many roles in the field of education, including professor at the University of Illinois-Chicago and  Dean of the  School of Education at the University of San Francisco.  Links Related to Scholar CollectivesKevin Kumashiro's Site (with conference info)Kevin's Article on Scholarly CollectivesChicago's Scholar Collective: CREATECalifornia's Scholar Collective: CARE-EDEducation Deans for Equity and JusticeESD Podcast ResourcesEducation for Sustainable Democracy HomepageBrett Levy's Open-Access Research Articles (Free Downloads)Education for Sustainable Democracy Facebook Page (Please Like!)YouTube Channel for Education for Sustainable Democracy (Please Subscribe!)Brett's Twitter Page for Handle @brettlmlevyRelated Episodes of ESDBuilding a Movement for Civic Education, with Michael Rebell (Teachers College, Columbia University & Democracy Ready New York)The Civically Engaged Districts Project, with Prof. Beth Rubin (Rutgers) and Four District Administrators (New Brunswick Public Schools)Support the show

What is the Seal of Civic Readiness, and how can students earn it on their high school diplomas? Last year, New York became the fifth U.S. state to begin awarding this honor to graduating high school seniors for demonstrating certain levels of civic knowledge and participation.  Over 100 New York schools piloted the program during the last school year, and in this episode, I speak to a district administrator who oversaw the rollout of the Seal of Civic Readiness in her large upstate New York district. Even though this episode focuses on one state's policy, it holds lessons for states around the country and perhaps countries around the world, so please stay tuned, even if you're far from New York. Lisa Kissinger has worked as a social studies teacher at the middle and high school levels and now serves as the Academic Administrator for Social Studies Education in the Shenendehowa Central School District, which is a about twenty miles north of Albany and has about 3000 students on one high school campus. In this episode, I talk to Lisa about how and why the state developed the Seal of Civic Readiness, requirements for earning the Seal, how exactly students at Shenendehowa High School earned the Seal on their diplomas, challenges and successes of the program's first year, how she expects her school's program to expand opportunities for students to earn the Seal, and her advice for educators elsewhere who are interested in this type of work.  Seal of Civic Readiness & Related ResourcesEducator  Toolkit for the Seal of Civic ReadinessNYS Information about the Seal of Civic ReadinessKey Contact about the Seal: christine.radez@nysed.orgNew York State Council for the Social StudiesESD Podcast ResourcesEducation for Sustainable Democracy HomepageBrett Levy's Open-Access Research Articles (Free Downloads)Education for Sustainable Democracy Facebook Page (Please Like!)YouTube Channel for Education for Sustainable Democracy (Please Subscribe!)Brett's Twitter Page for Handle @brettlmlevyRelated Episodes of ESDThe Civically Engaged Districts Project, with Prof. Beth Rubin (Rutgers) and Four District Administrators (New Brunswick Public Schools)Youth Exploring Public Issues & Taking Action, with Jill Bass (Mikva Challenge)Support the show

How can we foster young people's sense of connection to the natural environment?  For over twenty years, teacher Cornelia (Lia) Harris has been helping adolescents develop this sense of connection. In this episode, Brett Levy talks to Lia about her work as a middle school science teacher, how she helps her students spend time outside and feel connected to the Earth, and what she learned from her recent dissertation study about what students got out of participating in a citizen science project along the Hudson River.  Lia also explains why she thinks place-based education can be so transformative for students – even though it can be a bit unpredictable.Lia Harris recently earned her doctorate from the University at Albany, State University of New York. She currently teaches at Highland Middle School in Highland, New York. Related ResourcesArticle by Brett & Lia on "Civic Science Education"Place-Based Education Site (David Sobel)Hudson River Eel ProjectCitizen Science Opportunities ESD Podcast ResourcesEducation for Sustainable Democracy HomepageBrett Levy's Open-Access Research Articles (Free Downloads)Education for Sustainable Democracy Facebook Page (Please Like!)YouTube Channel for Education for Sustainable Democracy (Please Subscribe!)Brett's Twitter Page for Handle @brettlmlevyRelated EpisodesLearning to Care for Our Community Environments, with Ethan Lowenstein (Eastern Michigan University & the Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition) Earth Force & Environmental Citizenship, with Alexis Thorbecke (Program Manager at Earth Force) Integrating History and Current Events & Creating an Open Classroom Climate, with Amber Joseph (East Side Community School, NYC) Support the show

How should we help young people understand the abortion debate?  For three decades, Dave Ross has been helping adolescents explore highly controversial issues, including abortion and reproductive rights. As a teacher of philosophy, history, and social issues courses at West High School in Madison, Wisconsin, he has guided students to examine not only the legal issues around abortion but also the ethical issues, the policy issues, and numerous related questions. In this episode, Brett talks to Dave about how he has taught about the abortion debate, including how he creates an open classroom climate for discussion, how he chooses resources that offer a variety of perspectives on the issue, and how he designs engaging learning experiences. Dave also recommends a variety of resources that listeners can check out if they want to learn more about this type of work.Related Teaching ResourcesDave Ross's Folder of Resources for Teaching about the Abortion Debate Article: Dave Ross & Others Recognized at Northwestern University for Extraordinary TeachingClarifying Public Controversy (by Fred Newmann & Donald Oliver)The Political Classroom (Diana Hess & Paula McAvoy)Supreme Court Landmark Cases CurriculaESD Podcast ResourcesEducation for Sustainable Democracy HomepageBrett Levy's Open-Access Research Articles (Free Downloads)Education for Sustainable Democracy Facebook Page (Please Like!)YouTube Channel for Education for Sustainable Democracy (Please Subscribe!)Brett's Twitter Page for Handle @brettlmlevyRelated Episodes Integrating History and Current Events & Creating an Open Classroom Climate, with Amber Joseph (East Side Community School, NYC) Teaching Social & Historical Issues through Film: Trends & Challenges, with Jeremy Stoddard (University of Wisconsin - Madison) Creating Inclusive Environments and Curricula for LGBTQ+ Youth, with Marc Lewis (R.J. Grey Junior High, Acton MA)Support the show

In this short episode, middle school teacher Marc Lewis describes how he first told his students that he was gay - way back in the year 2000. This moment of "coming out" was unplanned, but since then, he has continued to be open with his students about his sexual orientation.   Marc Lewis holds a master's degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has taught social studies at R.J. Grey Junior High School in Acton, Massachusetts, for over twenty years.To support this show, please subscribe, give it five stars in your podcast app, and share an episode with a friend! LGBTQ+ Teaching Resources ESD Episode on Creating Inclusive Classrooms for LGBTQ+ Youth (featuring Marc Lewis)Learning for Justice Resources on Gender & Sexual IdentityGay, Lesbian, & Straight Educator Network (GLSEN) SiteInclusive Curriculum Guide (GLSEN)Teaching & Acting in the Wake of Recent Mass ShootingsInformation on the June 11th DemonstrationsMarch for Our Lives WebsiteTeaching in the Wake of Violence Resources (by Facing History)NYT's List of Resources for Teaching about Uvalde School ShootingESD Podcast Resources:Education for Sustainable Democracy HomepageBrett Levy's Open-Access Research Articles (Free Downloads)Education for Sustainable Democracy Facebook Page (Please Like!)YouTube Channel for Education for Sustainable Democracy (Please Subscribe!)Brett's Twitter Page for Handle @brettlmlevy (Follow Brett!)Support the show

We all know that we could be doing a better job preparing young people for civic participation – and government officials and the public largely agree, but few organizations focus primarily on addressing this problem. Democracy Ready New York is one of the groups that’s taking action on this issue – advocating for government policies to better support civic education and broadening public engagement in the issue. This episode features the leader of Democracy Ready New York, Michael Rebell. Since 2005, Michael has served as the Executive Director of the Center for Educational Equity at Teachers College, Columbia University. Over the past few years, he and other staff at the Center have built a coalition of individuals and organizations with an interest in civic education. Today this coalition, Democracy Ready New York, is working to improve various aspects of civic education, including media literacy, classrooms discussions, equity, and more. In his conversation with Brett, Michael talks about the goals of the organization, the accomplishments of its various committees, and the group’s plans to diversity its efforts to improve civic education. Resources Related to this EpisodeMichael Rebell's WebsiteDemocracy Ready New York WebsiteCivXNow (Civic Education Advocacy)ESD Podcast ResourcesEducation for Sustainable Democracy HomepageBrett Levy's Open-Access Research Articles (Free Downloads)Education for Sustainable Democracy Facebook Page (Please Like!)YouTube Channel for Education for Sustainable Democracy (Please Subscribe!)Brett's Twitter Page for Handle @brettlmlevyRelated ESD EpisodesA Congressional Bill to Strengthen Civic Education, with Cat McDonald (DC Lobbyist for Civic Ed)Responding to this Moment & Expanding Youth Civic Action, with Elizabeth Clay Roy (Generation Citizen)Guiding Productive Political Discussions, with Diana Hess (University of Wisconsin-Madison)Engagement & Equity in Civic Education (with Prof. Jane Lo)Support the show

What if a school made preparation for democracy its central goal? That’s what Democracy Prep tries to do - not in just one school but in many. This charter school network includes 24 schools in five states, with schools at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. In this episode, Brett talks to Rashid Duroseau, the Civics Program Director at Democracy Prep. Rashid describes the civic participation experiences the schools require of students, how various courses integrate civic issues into the curriculum, how he found his way into education, and more. More about Democracy PrepThe Civics Program at Democracy PrepDemocracy Prep Public Schools HomepageUSA Today Story on Democracy Prep's Teaching of U.S. HistoryEmpirical Study of Democracy Prep's Effects on Students (by Mathematica) Rashid Duroseau's Brief BioESD Podcast ResourcesEducation for Sustainable Democracy HomepageBrett Levy's Open-Access Research ArticlesEducation for Sustainable Democracy Facebook Page (Please Like!)YouTube Channel for Education for Sustainable Democracy (Please subscribe!)Related ESD EpisodesCivically Engaged Districts Project, Part 1 (with Administrators & Prof. Beth Rubin)Civically Engaged Districts Project, Part 2 (with Students & Teachers)Engagement & Equity in Civic Education (with Prof. Jane Lo)Support the show

This mini-episode briefly describes resources that can be used to teach about the war in Ukraine, including the resulting refugee crisis. To explore these resources, please click on the links below. Resources for Teaching about the War in UkraineDemocracy Prep's Resources for Teaching about the War in UkraineFacing History & Ourselves -  Lesson on the Ukrainian Refugee CrisisNY Times - Updates on the War in UkrainePBS - Lesson Plan on the War in UkraineEd Week - Sports as an Engagement Tool for Ukraine WarESD Podcast Resources:Education for Sustainable Democracy HomepageBrett Levy's Open-Access Research ArticlesEducation for Sustainable Democracy Facebook Page (Please Like!)YouTube Channel for Education for Sustainable Democracy (Please subscribe!)Support the show

How should young children learn about their social world? How should elementary educators prepare students for life in a democratic society? What is Kid Citizen, and what can children learn from it?In this episode, Brett talks to Professors Ilene and Michael Berson from the University of South Florida.  They discuss their online civic education site, Kid Citizen, which includes activities and curricula to strengthen young children’s civic learning. In addition, they share  their ideas and research on how elementary school children learn about their social world. You’ll also hear a bit about how the Bersons met, got married, and ended up working together. Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing! Links Related to KidCitizenKidCitizen  Library of Congress Teachers  TPS Teachers Network  iCivics Exploring Primary Sources  Educating for American Democracy  Social Studies Innovation Network  About this Episode's GuestsIlene R. Berson Michael J. Berson ESD Podcast Resources:Education for Sustainable Democracy HomepageBrett Levy's Open-Access Research ArticlesESD YouTube Channel (Please Subscribe!)Education for Sustainable Democracy Facebook Page (Please Like!)ESD Episode on iCivics, with CEO Emma HumphriesSupport the show

How can educators create inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ youth? To explore this question, Brett speaks to a veteran middle school social studies teacher in Massachusetts, Marc Lewis, who has been enacting and experimenting with strategies and curricula to help all of his students feel welcome in his classroom – and to help them understand the complexity and truth of our world and its history. In our conversation, Marc describes how he builds a trusting classroom community, how he physically designs his classroom, how he integrates LGBTQ+ history into his curriculum, how he shares his own identity as an openly gay man, and how he has responded to challenges related to these practices. Marc also describes a variety of resources (links below) that listeners can check out if they want to learn more about this type of work.Marc Lewis holds a master's degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has taught social studies at R.J. Grey Junior High School in Acton, Massachusetts, for over twenty years.To support this show, please subscribe, give it five stars in your podcast app, and share an episode with a friend! LGBTQ+ Teaching Resources We the Future Posters & ImagesLearning for Justice Resources on Gender & Sexual IdentityGay, Lesbian, & Straight Educator Network (GLSEN) SiteLGBTQ+ History Timeline (GLSEN)Lesson Plan for LGBTQ+ History TimelineOther Lesson Plans on LGBTQ+ Issues (GLSEN)Inclusive Curriculum Guide (GLSEN)ESD Podcast Resources:Education for Sustainable Democracy SiteBrett Levy's Open-Access Research ArticlesEducation for Sustainable Democracy Facebook Page (Please Like!)ESD YouTube Channel (Please subscribe!)Support the show

How should educators teach about the first anniversary of the Capitol Insurrection? This mini-episode describes free online resources to help teachers who want their students to understand the important events of January 6th, 2021, and their significance.  Below are links to these resources.Teaching ResourcesFacing History & Ourselves - Resources for Teaching the InsurrectionGeneration Citizen - Resources for Teaching the InsurrectionMore Relevant Resources from Facing History & OurselvesNational Council for the Social Studies - January 6th Teaching ResourcesKamala Harris's Speech on January 6, 2022 (9 minutes)Joe Biden's Speech on January 6, 2022 (25 minutes)House Select Committee on the January 6th AttackWashington Post - What the Committee Has DoneCNN - Committee Talks to Trump StaffersU.S. House Select Committee - Latest NewsPrior ESD Episodes on the Capitol InsurrectionTeaching about the Capitol Riot - Context, Impacts, & Moving Forward, with James Hartwick (University of Wisconsin - Whitewater)Teaching the Capitol Riot in a Politically Diverse Classroom, with Lauren Collet-Gildard (Arlington High School, NY)More Educators' PerspectivesNewsweek - Teachers Uncertain How to Approach IssueWUNC - North Carolina Teachers' ApproachesSupport the show

How can youth help to improve the culture and policies of their school districts?In Part 2 of ESD's series on the Civically Engaged Districts Project, students and teachers discuss how they conducted research and took action to effect real change in their central New Jersey districts. They addressed challenging issues, such as gun control, student mental health, and creating an inclusive school community. Listen to hear what they learned from the experience and  how district leaders responded.Student Participants: Tabatha Alegria, Emely Garcia, Oluwafisayo (Fefe) Kotun, Eddylenn Hidalgo, James Nicolai, John NicolaiTeacher Participants: Chris Monaghan, Sean Villegas, Brandi Gustafson, Luma HasanPart 1 of this series features administrators who worked on the project and the professor who helps guide the work. Please check it out at the link below.Resources Related to the Civically Engaged Districts Project:Civically Engaged Districts Projects WebsiteYouth Participatory Action Research Hub (curricular resources)Youth Engaged in Leadership and Learning (YELL) Curriculum GuideRelated Articles by Beth Rubin:Towards a Civically Relevant Civics Education (in TRSE)Confronting the Urban Civic Opportunity Gap (in JTE)Navigating Y-PAR in the Classroom (Curriculum Inquiry)ESD Podcast Resources:Education for Sustainable Democracy SiteBrett Levy's Open Access Research ArticlesESD YouTube Channel (Please subscribe!)Prior ESD Episodes on Y-PAR:Civically Engaged Districts Project - Part 1, with Prof. Beth Rubin (Rutgers University) and District Administrators (New Brunswick Public Schools)Students Addressing Public Issues through Action Civics, with Scott Warren (Generation Citizen)Support the show

Many civic education programs focus on generating civically engaging classroom experiences, and these are very important. But what structures and systems exist at the school district level to  support youth civic engagement? How can districts foster a "civic ecosystem" that encourages youth voice and activism - and leverages these assets to enhance the district's culture?Professor Beth Rubin of Rutgers University has been working closely with administrators and teachers in New Brunswick Public Schools on the Civically Engaged Districts Project. This project, supported by the Spencer Foundation, aims to foster youth civic inquiry about authentic local challenges and to engage administrators, teachers, and students in addressing these challenges. This episode features Dr. Rubin and three district leaders from New Brunswick Public Schools who have worked on the Project, including Dr. Aubrey Johnson (Superintendent), Dr. Marnie McKoy (former Human Resources Director), and Dr. Lennox Small (Humanities Curriculum Supervisor).Part 2 of this series will feature students and teachers who have been involved in the project. Please check it out!Resources Related to the Civically Engaged Districts Project:Civically Engaged Districts Projects WebsiteYouth Participatory Action Research Hub (curricular resources)Youth Engaged in Leadership and Learning (YELL) Curriculum GuideRelated Articles by Beth Rubin:Towards a Civically Relevant Civics Education (in TRSE)Confronting the Urban Civic Opportunity Gap (in JTE)Navigating Y-PAR in the Classroom (Curriculum Inquiry)ESD Podcast Resources:Education for Sustainable Democracy SiteBrett Levy's Open Access Research ArticlesPrior ESD Episodes on Y-PAR:Students Addressing Public Issues through Action Civics, with Scott Warren (Generation Citizen)Youth Exploring Issues & Taking Action, with Jill Bass (Mikva Challenge) Support the show