From the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University, Scene On Radio’s producer and host John Biewen with Chenjerai Kumanyika, Assistant Professor of Journalism and Media Studies at Rutgers University, discuss the role of civics in schools and introduce the 8th graders at Pyne Arts Magnet School through Ben James’s reporting. How can we help our students become more informed, engaged young citizens? How do we, as educators, help our young people fill their toolboxes for democracy? Pyne Arts Magnet School in Lowell, Massachusetts, explores a way. Teaching civics is more than learning about government and history - or should be. Going Deeper: Caren and Ellie 12 Tiny Things

From beginning to end, Peaceful Fights for Equal Rights provides a discussion for adults and children - yes, even young children - that speaks to John Lewis’s call to action: “When you see something that is not right, you must say something. In addition, the back matter of Peaceful Fights for Equal Rights gives us a brief history of the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s and a glossary of protest words with their definitions. Be hope.” this colorful picture book embodies John Lewis’s message. Peaceful Fights for Equal Rights by Rob Sanders and illustrated by Jared Andrew Schorr, (published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers) is an alphabet primer of energy, vocabulary, symbolism, and actions that offers young citizens the many ways to speak out for what they believe is right. It is an act, and each generation must do its part to help build what we called the Beloved Community, a nation and world society at peace with itself. When you see something that is not right, you must say something. In it, John Lewis challenged each generation to fulfill its moral and democratic obligations to speak out against injustice: On the day of his funeral, July 30, 2020, the New York Times published a letter written by Lewis before his death. John Lewis, the late Civil Rights leader and Congressman, can guide us. With the school year beginning, in-person or online, what is our responsibility to help children process these historic times and participate in peaceful change? Ellie Roscher and I live in Minneapolis, Minnesota, not far from where George Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer and close to the epicenter of marches and protests. No peace.” This summer, millions of people – young, old and from all backgrounds - protested police brutality and systemic racism, all during a historic pandemic. Read the full article HERE:Ĭaren: “No justice. Below is an exert from Caren Stelson and my monthly column in Bookology Magazine, focusing on the importance of peaceful civic action.

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