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Posted on: Sunday, February 23, 2025

Show Your Support for Public Media

WOUB Learning Lab supports our community in ways beyond our broadcast and streaming services. In FY 24 we distributed 500 student backpacks with age-appropriate school supplies across three different counties. Our lending library allows teachers to check out educational technology items and integrate them into their classroom with no cost to them or their districts. Our team is available to answer questions and work directly with teachers to make sure they have a positive experience with our technology. In addition to our lending library we participate in community and school events around the region to distribute learning resources and lead learning activities for students and families. During this time of funding uncertainty, we are counting on you to stand up for this vital public service in our community. If you recognize the value of our service, visit Protect My Public Media.org to sign up to protect Public Media and WOUB’s future. Thanks for your support.

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Civics Learning Week

March 10 – 14

You and Me and Community Collection

No student is too young to learn how to become civically engaged! Introduce your young learners to basic civics concepts—including making their voice heard and exploring the process of voting. This robust collection will help to spark new conversations in your classroom.

Civic Duties | Social Studies Shorts

Learn about U.S. citizens’ responsibilities and civic duties that are meant to make the country run smoothly in this episode of Social Studies Shorts. Some civic duties, such as voting, are voluntary; others, such as obeying the law, paying taxes, jury duty, and registering for the Selective Service, are mandated or required by law.

A Citizen’s Guide to Preserving Democracy

Explore 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—one person at a time.

Civic Duties, Rights, & Responsibilities | Compact Civics

Determine the differences between civic duties, rights, and responsibilities. Learn how these concepts shape your role in democracy. Use the provided teaching tips and discussion questions to continue the conversation.

Applications Due April 7

Like many counties in our region, Athens County holds an annual Back to School Bash for families to receive clothing, school supplies, haircuts and other services to help children have what they need to start the school year. The Athens County event will be held on July 23rd in Nelsonville, Ohio. In order for families to take advantage of these services, they must pre register by April 7, 2025. Families can call 740-677-4163 for more information. Location for form pick up can be found on the attached flier. WOUB Learning Lab will be at this event again this year distributing school supplies, books and school readiness resources.

Flyer

metal sculpture of crescent moon in foreground with blue sky and out of focus moon visible in the background

Explore Ramadan

Ramadan Moon | Religion & Ethics Newsweekly
PBS LearningMedia

For Muslims around the world, Ramadan is the holiest month in Islam, a time of prayer and daily fasting, as well as celebration. The start of Ramadan is signaled by the sighting of the crescent moon (hilal). This video from Religion & Ethics Newsweekly follows the process of sighting the new moon for Muslims in America.

International Women’s Day

March 8

Helen Clarke | The Story of Us

Helen Clarke was the first of two women, and first woman of Indigenous ancestry, to hold the elective office of Lewis and Clark County Superintendent of Schools. Clarke was one of the first women to serve as an allotment agent, not in Montana but in Indian Territory, allotting land to the Otoe and Ponca Tribal members. Her greatest attribute was leadership in times of racial prejudice.

The Story of Us is a short documentary about incredible women who helped shape Montana. Each woman endured painful hardships and unimaginable losses, but each persevered in her own way and carved a path that still impacts Montana today.

Teacher Campus

New Course Highlights

Book Study: “The Promise and Perils of Ai in Education” (1/27/2025) a self-paced book study that delves in Ai’s transformative potential in education, with focus on equity and ethical implementation.

“Google Vid:Google’s Ai Video Creation Tool” (1/23/2025) this course introduces educators to Google’s Ai powered tool that allows teachers and students to create short engaging videos for learning.

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