Journeys In FilmJun 12

Today is the Philippines' Independence Day commemorating the declaration of Philippine independence from Spain on this day in 1898.

Celebrate Filipino independence with And So It Begins, the award-winning documentary from Filipino-American director Ramona S. Diez. This inspiring film about the fight to protect democracy is a powerful tool for teaching about the dangers of disinformation in social media, the importance of free speech, and the urgency of protecting journalists.

Learn more:

https://journeysinfilm.org/film/and-so-it-begins/?utm_source=Mastodon&utm_medium=social+media&utm_campaign=OTD&utm_id=June+2026&utm_term=Filipino+Independence+Day&utm_content=link

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Show threadJourneys In FilmJun 9

"What if changing the way we vote could change everything?"

Award-winning documentary 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 explores how voters can reclaim power and bring about fairer, more representative elections, through the lens of Alaska’s groundbreaking election reforms to establish Ranked Choice Voting in the state.

The film is free on Kinema and YouTube!

Our educational resources for the film are designed for grades 8-12 & adult/higher ed. They include discussions questions, assignment handouts, grading rubrics & a slideshow for presentations.

Take advantage of these outstanding free resources and make the most of this civics education opportunity in your classroom.

https://journeysinfilm.org/film/majority-rules/?utm_source=Mastodon&utm_medium=social+media&utm_campaign=Ranked+Choice+Voting&utm_id=June+2026&utm_term=Maine&utm_content=link

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Journeys In FilmJun 4

Alexei Navalny was born on this day in 1976. Teach about the inspiring life and
legacy of the late Russian opposition leader, lawyer, anti-corruption activist and
political prisoner with Oscar-winning documentary Navalny.

Get our free film guide to enrich your viewing experience & share this inspiring film with your learning community.

https://journeysinfilm.org/film/navalny/?utm_source=Mastodon&utm_medium=social+media&utm_campaign=BOTD&utm_id=June+2026&utm_term=Alexei+Navalny&utm_content=link

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Show threadCitizens' ImpeachmentApr 7
#KnowTheDifference #25thAmendment #Impeachment #Accountability #RuleOfLaw #CivicsEducation @[email protected] @[email protected] @[email protected] @[email protected] @[email protected] @[email protected] @[email protected] @[email protected]
The USA PotatoOct 3, 2025

Digital Literacy and Civics Education are Essential Tools in Era of Disinformation and Surveillance Capitalism

Heidi Boghosian delivers a powerful and meticulously researched call to arms for a digitally overwhelmed society grappling with declining civic engagement and the manipulation of truth in the digital age in her new book Cyber Citizens: Saving Demo...

https://murica.website/2025/10/digital-literacy-and-civics-education-are-essential-tools-in-era-of-disinformation-and-surveillance-capitalism/

Digital Literacy and Civics Education are Essential Tools in Era of Disinformation and Surveillance Capitalism – The USA Potato

Riddles QuestMay 27, 2025
🏛️ From Washington to Biden: Presidential brain challenges spanning American history!
Perfect for civics education, American history enthusiasts, and anyone preparing for citizenship tests.
Executive brain training: https://riddlesquest.com/presidential-riddles/
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125+ Presidential Riddles & Answers to Test Your History Smarts

125+ brain-teasing presidential riddles! Test your White House wisdom with these historical puzzles (answers included!)

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Journeys In FilmOct 27, 2024

Celebrate civics with film for National Civics Day! Our new Civics and Civic Engagement Lessons collection has classroom-ready resources to help you teach civics with film. Boost student engagement with civics all year round.

https://journeysinfilm.org/product/civics-civic-engagement-lessons/

#NationalCivicsDay #CivicsEducation #Education #Edutooters @education @edutooters

 Civics and Civic Engagement Lessons | Journeys in Film

Civics and Civic Engagement lessons; free teaching resources highlighting changemakers, public service, government processes, NGOs, etc

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I'm attending 2024 Virginia Victory!'s event, “Club Civics: Virtual Voter Education Rally” - sign up now to join me!
#YesWeKam #OurFreedomsOurFutures #HarrisWalz2024 #DemCast #Civics #CivicsEducation
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Club Civics: Virtual Voter Education Rally · 2024 Virginia Victory!

Calling all students, young professionals, Millennials, Gen Zrs, families, parents, caregivers and college campus Dems....CLASS IS IN SESSION. You saw him after the VP Debate remind everyone of the power of high school civics. Now Marcus Johnson, @MarcusJ_3194, the internet’s favorite college student and civic guy, is here to help us ACE THE BIGGEST TEST of our lifetimes. Join Virginia Democrat’s Youth & Women’s Coalition for a Virtual Voter Education Rally. At CLUB CIVICS we'll: Make the Plan to Vote and Get Involved, Hear from Marcus, and Learn about Campaign Careers from Team VA Let VA Dems and Marcus help you get past your first-time jitters and start making a difference! RSVP and let the world know you’ll be in CLUB CIVICS ! -------------------------------- WATCH MARCUS' VP DEBATE CIVIC LESSON: https://www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/watch/college-student-delivers-masterful-post-vice-presidential-debate-fact-check-of-jd-vance-using-basic-civics-knowledge-220739141990

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Jeff StoneJun 12, 2023

I've been looking for resources like this. In our era of #alternativefacts #FakeNews and the explosion of #media sources, we need to teach both kids in school and adults how to identify reliable sources of information they can use to form opinions and make decisions. I would add one more suggestion to this graphic:

CORROBORATION? See if the story is also being reported by other well-known media sources.
#civicseducation #librarians

KariJun 4, 2023

The cover of WHO BELONGS?, an AAPI Hidden Voices project coming soon from the NYC Department of Education’s Civics for All Comics Group!

The book was drawn by Jeremy Arambulo, colored by Irma Kniivila, lettered by Janice Chiang, and written by Greg Pak. #civicseducation https://gregpak.com/cover-reveal-for-who-belongs-from-the-nyc-doe-civics-for-all-comics-group/

Cover reveal for WHO BELONGS? from the NYC DOE Civics for All Comics Group

I’m thrilled to share the cover of WHO BELONGS?, an AAPI Hidden Voices project coming soon from the NYC Department of Education’s Civics for All Comics Group! The book was drawn by Jeremy Arambulo, colored by Irma Kniivila, lettered by Janice Chiang, and written by yours truly. Coming soon!

GREG PAK • writer • filmmaker