More than a Subject: Civics, Teens, & Storytelling
Young people in America engaged in democracy in new and innovative ways during the 2020 election. When the coronavirus pandemic forced everyone to rethink civic engagement for our country’s youngest voters, Gen Z sprung into action and found new means through social media and media making. Attendees will hear from teens about how student-driven initiatives helped them make sense of the elections and learn how to rethink civics education through programs like PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs.
Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.
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Alyssa Bardugon
Judge Memorial Catholic High School
Elis Estrada
PBS Newshour Student Reporting Labs
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Mick Southwick
McCallum High School
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Nairobi Williese Barnes
Oakland Military Institute