Education for Sustainable Democracy
This show explores how we can prepare the next generation for informed civic engagement, environmental stewardship, and the development of a more just and peaceful world. Host Brett Levy is a researcher of civic and environmental education and an associate professor at the University at Albany, State University of New York. Episodes feature interviews with leaders, innovators, and scholars in civic and environmental education. Please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, or listen from your computer. For information about upcoming episodes, guests, and more, please visit www.esdpodcast.org. Thank you!
Education for Sustainable Democracy
Online Civic Learning Tools & Expanding Civic Education, with Emma Humphries (iCivics)
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Brett Levy
iCivics is one of the leading civic education organizations in the US, and Emma Humphries is its Chief Education Officer. She tells Brett about the organization's unique online games, election education resources, and professional development opportunities. They also discuss Emma's vision for the organization, her efforts to expand civic education around the country, and how civic education should evolve.
Resources Mentioned on the Show:
iCivics
iCivics Election Headquarters
CivXNow
iCivics On-Demand PD
Education for Sustainable Democracy Site
Research Mentioned on the Show:
Model United Nations
Legislative Semester