
The Civics Hive
The Civics Hive podcast that takes you on a journey through the intersection of civics and technology, preparing students for active civic engagement in the 21st century! In each episode, we'll explore essential questions with our expert guests including leading educators, tech innovators, and passionate advocates, all sharing their wisdom and experiences to empower you with the knowledge you need to make a difference.
Podcasting since 2024 • 5 episodes
The Civics Hive
Latest Episodes
S1E5 - Talking with Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg on Igniting Youth in an Election Season
How can we engage youth in a meaningful way in the 2024 election season? Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg helps us unpack the challenges with promoting civic engagement for K12 students and provides insights into how teachers and administrators can...
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S1E4 - Talking with Leah Bueso on Civics Equity for Students with Disabilities
This episode features in-depth conversations with Dr. Leah Bueso, Assistant Professor of Urban Education at the University of Illinois Springfield, about the current challenges that students with disabilities face in terms of civic equity. We d...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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S1E3 - Talking with Joel Breakstone on Civics Online Reasoning
In today's Information Age, a firehose of content blasts at us from every corner of the internet. Sorting truth from fiction, fact from propaganda, can feel like an impossible task. But what if there were tools we could use to navig...
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Episode 3
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47:00

S1E2 Talking with Joe Kahne on Educating for a Diverse Democracy
Educating for a Diverse Democracy with Joe KahneWhat does it mean to educate for a diverse democracy? In this episode, Mary Ellen and MJ discuss this essential question of our era with Professor Joe Kahne who teaches at the Universit...
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Episode 2
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43:35

S1E1 - Opening Episode with Shawn McCusker Talking about AI and Civic Education
Shaping the Future: AI and Civic Education with Shawn McCuskerThis episode dives deep into the potential of Artificial Intelligence to revolutionize civic education. We talk with Shawn McCusker, author of Becoming Ac...
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