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Why do so many social movements start on college campuses? KJ Kearney looks at student protests from the 1960s through today to learn how close knit communities and a culture of critical thinking create so many student activists, and how we can all stay connected to civic engagement long after graduation.
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Educators! Extend the learning from this video with this free PBS LearningMedia resource. Students will explore why so many social movements start on college campuses — tracing student protests from the 1960s Civil Rights Movement through today and examining how civic engagement can last long after graduation. A perfect fit for civics, U.S. history, and social studies units. (Grades: 6-12) Explore now: bit.ly/studentactivismcitizenbetter
So, is it possible to be civically engaged outside of formal activities?
Citizen Better follows KJ Kearney as he finds the ‘informal’ ways to be civically engaged in everyday life so that viewers can feel empowered to make a meaningful impact on the reg rather than just on election days. Like shoes, one size does not fit all, “trying on” various types of informal civic engagement KJ will find what pairs suit him to make a footprint in our democracy.
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Why do so many social movements start on college campuses? KJ Kearney looks at student protests from the 1960s through today to learn how close knit communities and a culture of critical thinking create so many student activists, and how we can all stay connected to civic engagement long after graduation.
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PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go to: to.pbs.org/DonateVoices
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Educators! Extend the learning from this video with this free PBS LearningMedia resource. Students will explore why so many social movements start on college campuses — tracing student protests from the 1960s Civil Rights Movement through today and examining how civic engagement can last long after graduation. A perfect fit for civics, U.S. history, and social studies units. (Grades: 6-12) Explore now: bit.ly/studentactivismcitizenbetter
So, is it possible to be civically engaged outside of formal activities?
Citizen Better follows KJ Kearney as he finds the ‘informal’ ways to be civically engaged in everyday life so that viewers can feel empowered to make a meaningful impact on the reg rather than just on election days. Like shoes, one size does not fit all, “trying on” various types of informal civic engagement KJ will find what pairs suit him to make a footprint in our democracy.
Subscribe to PBS Voices so you never miss an episode!
/ @pbsvoices
And keep up with Citizen Better and PBS Voices on:
Facebook: / pbsdigitalstudios
Instagram: / pbsds
