Civic Learning Week is here. We know how much care and thought you put into ensuring that your students become informed and engaged citizens. We also know how great a role the retelling of history can play in achieving that goal. This week we’re highlighting Retro Report videos with resources that dive into the complexities of civic education.
This collection explores the court’s unique processes, like the nomination of justices, as well as landmark decisions on the First Amendment, affirmative action and the Indian Child Welfare Act.
Enemies of the People: Trump and the Political Press Education Collection
This collection includes Retro Report resources for “Enemies of the People: Trump and the Political Press.” The film includes interviews with journalists who covered Donald Trump during the 2016 race for the White House, who critique their role in his rise to power. Exceprts from the film and accompanying resources are a window on the relationship between the news media and politicians.
Teaching About Redistricting & Gerrymandering
Use this collection to teach about the impact of redistricting, reapportionment and gerrymandering. Plus, access additional voting resources, including a video that explores the fight for voting rights by Black women.
Political Parties & Conventions Collection
Presidential nominating conventions often highlight the tensions inside political parties. This collection of short films explores some contentious conventions and the political factions they uncovered.
Political Ads That Shaped the Battle for the White House
Broadcast advertisements have given politicians the opportunity to shift the political landscape. This Retro Report collection revisits some influential political ads, including those from the campaigns of Lydon B. Johnson and Ronald Reagan Use this collection to show how digital media can affect elections.
Lessons From the 1968 Democratic Convention: Under the Shadow of Protests
This Retro Report short film, produced in partnership with Politico, explores lessons from the Democrats’ 1968 convention in Chicago. Tensions had been rising from anti-war protests and other sources of unrest. The elements of student protests and two well-known candidates are reminiscent of today’s political climate.
AP U.S. Government and Politics Collection
This collection, tailored for educators teaching AP U.S. Government and Politics, includes more than 50 short films and resources on topics like political participation and the intersections among branches of government. Use this collection for Civics Week and AP review season.
Explore additional resources at the “Civics and Government” button, where you will find classroom-ready materials to incorporate into lesson plans.
DAGMAR ROTHSCHILD is an education intern at Retro Report. She is an undergraduate at Georgetown.
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