This is a question I hear often enough when I talk about teaching current events – is CNN 10 biased? CNN10 (formerly CNN Student News) is one of my favorite resources for teaching current events. I’ve written about why I like CNN10 as well as ways that you can incorporate it into your class. But looking […]
This week, episode eight of The Mayor aired. In this episode, “Monuments Man,” Courtney Rose tries to save a local establishment, Tito’s, from being gentrified. The show is a relevant way to expose students to issues related to local government and politics. As part of an ongoing series, we’ve been reviewing each episode and highlighting some […]
The holiday break is coming up, and that week means free time and a chance to catch up on leisure activities. Last week, I shared a list of civics related books that you should consider reading over the break. But maybe your brain needs a break, and you just want to veg out in front […]
If you’re anything like me, it’s hard to find time to read during the school year. There’s so much going on and so much to do that it can be hard enough to read the news and keep up with the world – let alone set aside a few hours to work through an actual […]
This week, episode seven of The Mayor aired. In this episode, “Here Comes the Governor,” Courtney Rose entertains the Governor on a trip to Fort Grey. He also wrestles with the challenge of “playing the game” while staying true to himself. The show is an interesting and relatable way to expose students to issues related […]
It’s Saturday, and I’ve finally had a chance to sleep and recover from a busy few days at the NJEA Convention in Atlantic City. I presented two civics education workshops while I was there, and I made a stop at the meeting of the New Jersey State Board of Education. Here’s a quick rundown of […]
Last night was election night in New Jersey. In case you missed it, Phil Murphy won. Last night was also episode six of ABC’s new sitcom, The Mayor. I watched the latest episode on demand this morning to get caught up. So without further ado, here are some thoughts on how the show can help […]
The Mayor is a new sitcom on ABC. It tells the story of an undiscovered rapper who runs for mayor as a publicity stunt. He doesn’t just end up promoting his music career – he ends up being elected Mayor. As it turns out, the show is a great choice for discussing civics with your students. […]
The Mayor is a new comedy on ABC. It features an aspiring rapper who enters the race for mayor as a publicity stunt. He doesn’t just end up boosting his music career – he ends up winning the election. The show turns out to be a good choice for discussing politics with your students. It’s […]
The Mayor is a new sitcom on ABC featuring a young rapper who decides to run for mayor as a publicity stunt. He doesn’t just end up helping his music career – he ends up winning. The show turns out to be a good vehicle for discussing civics and government with your students. It’s worth […]