This article is about the characteristics of podcasts and their growing use. Jack Jennings was the author of this article which was published by The Clarion, Chicago, on November 15, 2023. Read more . . .
Podcasts: What are they?
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EdFix Episode 37: Policy Perspectives and Possibilities – A Conversation with Jack Jennings
This link connects to the EdFix site of George Washington University, which contains podcasts on education produced and maintained by GW's Graduate School of Education. The following is a transcript of Edfix Episode 37: Political Perspectives and Possibilities, which...
“Dirty” Politics
If politics is considered foul, what kind of people are going to go into it?
Remember
tolerance is necessary for a democracy
A Reminder
Yesterday, as usual, we talked now and again about President Trump and politics. As much as we try to avoid the topic, it sharply intrudes into our daily lives. We voted against Trump, and are upset about the direction that the country is taking. Living in Washington,...
Tolerance and Respect: Victims of Politics
Tolerance of other points of view and respect for others as fellow citizens must be a conscious goal.
The Neglected Purpose of Education
"To prepare all citizens to become responsible members of a democratic society" "To develop socialization and citizenship skills in children" "Preparing students for responsible, productive citizenship and imbuing them with values common to one democratic society"...