By Paul Guay and Jessie Tobin “We do not shy away from this… talk, talk and learn how to talk civilly.” – Teacher, Alfred-Almond Jr. Sr. HS In the wake of the recent election cycle, political discourse is bound to …
By Kristen C. Wilcox, Catherine Kramer, and Amanda Lester “A democracy is more than a form of government; it is primarily a mode of associated living, of conjoint communicated experience. Democracy has to be born a new every generation, and education …
By Kristen C. Wilcox & Aaron Leo This Veterans Day, we take a moment to unpack the concept of “civic engagement”, reflect on the value of community and national service, and connect these topics to ways educators in positive outlier …
By Kristen C. Wilcox & Jessie Tobin On November 4th, the NYKids team attended an edTrends panel discussion on civil discourse and civic engagement. The panel participants offered their perspectives on the ways that educators can facilitate civil discourse that …