How the disappearance of local news hurts civic engagement
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How public art builds community – Student Reporting Labs
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Teachers with PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs created lessons on the importance of public art based on the work of SRL’s teen reporters. Check out these uplifting resources that cut across various disciplines! Continue reading
PBS’ Student Reporting Labs discover trove of youth stories in DC
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Use this NewsHour lesson plan to explore the impact of youth journalism on civic engagement via PBS Student Reporting Labs’ (SRL) program. Continue reading
Lesson plan: What public libraries can teach us about immigration
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In this PBS NewsHour Extra lesson, students will explore what immigration looks like at grassroots levels across the country. Students will research if their community has programs that welcome immigrants and explore options for creating similar civic activities. Continue reading
Lesson plan: Civic engagement and how students can get involved
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Why does civic engagement matter? How can your students get involved? In this PBS NewsHour Extra lesson plan, students will research different forms civic participation and the tools which allow individuals to engage in the political process.