A Citizen's Guide to Preserving Democracy: The Series
THIRTEEN (Preserving Democracy initiative) PROJECT
About This Project
Summary
"A Citizen’s Guide to Preserving Democracy: The Series" digs into ten habits of good citizens, based on diplomat Richard Haass' book "The Bill of Obligations." Each episode explores real-life examples of Americans who are striving to build a healthier democracy and who embody the spirit of a more informed and engaged citizenry. Episodes focus on innovative solutions for boosting election transparency, fostering civil dialogue, battling misinformation and inspiring young citizens to have a voice.
Goals & Objectives
The digital series, designed to reach younger audiences, models the many ways that citizens can participate in strengthening democracy. Episodes feature real-world examples of civic engagement that inspire citizens to take action and vote, get informed, get involved and make change.
Results & Impact
The series has garnered 469k views on YouTube and viewers share that it inspires civic participation and a deeper understanding about our democracy. A free PBS LearningMedia collection for the series makes civics education more accessible to teachers with custom standards-aligned support materials.
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