Each week, I like to take a moment to reflect on what’s happening around the country (and sometimes the world) with regards to civics education. So here’s a look at some news articles from the past week. The common theme this week: testing. More States Move Towards Requiring the Citizenship Test My google alert this […]
A new show debuted on ABC this fall –The Mayor. When I first started seeing ads for the show, I wondered, “Is this going to be good for teaching civics?” The premise is that a young, undiscovered rapper decides to run for Mayor as a publicity stunt – and he wins. On the one hand, […]
This week, episode nine of The Mayor aired. In this episode, “Grey Christmas,” Courtney reflects on his first year as Mayor and whether or not he’s made any real progress with Fort Grey. The show is a fun way to talk with students about issues related to civics and government. As part of an ongoing series, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]