{"id":13018,"date":"2018-08-30T11:21:55","date_gmt":"2018-08-30T18:21:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/educatorinnovator.org\/?p=13018"},"modified":"2018-08-30T11:21:55","modified_gmt":"2018-08-30T18:21:55","slug":"back-to-school-with-american-creed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/educatorinnovator.org\/back-to-school-with-american-creed\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to School with American Creed"},"content":{"rendered":"

This fall, communities across the country will continue conversations about what it means to be American today, inspired by the film American Creed<\/em><\/a> which will be re-released by PBS later this season. Additionally, youth will continue to have the opportunity to engage with this film and related conversations by sharing their own responses and stories at the Writing Our Future: American Creed<\/a> publishing site. <\/p>\n

Whether you teach in a school, a library, or a community center, we welcome the young learners\/writers you work with to join the conversation!<\/p>\n

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Start by being inspired.<\/h4>\n

Through the summer we have been highlighting a range of work published by youth from Alaska to Virginia. In fact, since our launch in February 2018, hundreds of youth have responded. Take a moment now and explore<\/a> the voices and approaches from across the country. The responses from youth include video interviews, essays, and even poems that feature the diversity and embrace the complexities of America and being American.<\/p>\n

Some highlights have included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/td>\nWhat Does it Mean to be American?<\/a> by Eddie from Montana<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"\"<\/a><\/td>\nAmerican Dream<\/a> by Culture in Nebraska<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"\"<\/a><\/td>\nIn Search of the American Dream<\/a> by Morgan, Samantha, and Louise in Northern California<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"\"<\/a><\/td>\nMy Family\u2019s Journey to the American Creed<\/a> by Estanfano in Alaska<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"\"<\/a><\/td>\nDear Grandchild<\/a> from Sara in Michigan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n
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Next, find educator resources.<\/h4>\n

These can support you in thinking about how to use this film and the related stories in your classroom and\/or learning space. <\/p>\n