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From RETRO REPORT. Composer Robin Hilton described how he composed Journeylove Taylor’s music cues in #CitizenNation. “Journey radiates so much joy and determination,” Hilton said. “Also patience and kindness. I wanted something that had a sense of moving forward, with a kind of clarity of vision. There’s a crispness to it and a hint of…
From RETRO REPORT. Robin Hilton, the composer of #CitizenNation’s score, told us how he crafted the music cues for each of the main characters in the series. For teacher @erin_lindt, Hilton said he used aleatoric woods “because to me it’s the sound of chatter, like the instruments are in conversation with each other. Erin is…
From RETRO REPORT. New Video: Decades of research shows that school meals increase students’ attendance, grades and health. Over the years, school lunches have gotten caught up in debates over budgets and the role the government plays in people’s lives. Learn more in a new video that touches on Reaganomics and federalism. #schoollunch #reagan #economics…
From RETRO REPORT. The federal school lunch program, begun as an initiative to address malnutrition, has been a subject of debate for decades, reflecting shifting political priorities. Lesson plan for educators: https://retroreport.org/video/how-the-federal-school-lunch-program-became-a-spicy-political-debate-2/ Sign up for the education newsletter: http://bit.ly/RRnewsED Browse our video library: http://bit.ly/RR-library
From RETRO REPORT. For the #CitizenNation soundtrack, composer Robin Hilton developed a distinctive soundscape, selecting instruments and tones to create a cohesive musical identity for the series. “I went with solo woodwinds for their warmth, and I recorded and mixed them so you can really hear the breath moving through the instruments,” Hilton said. Describing…
From RETRO REPORT. On Jan. 25, 1972, Shirley Chisholm announced her candidacy for the Democratic Party’s nomination for president. Chisholm did not win, but 50 years later, Vice President Kamala Harris became the first woman of color to gain a major party’s presidential nomination. In a new video, we explore the impact of Chisholm’s career…
From RETRO REPORT. Explore the groundbreaking career of Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman to seek the U.S. presidency. Lesson plan for educators: https://retroreport.org/video/shirley-chisholm-was-a-trailblazer-for-change-2/ Sign up for a free Retro Report in the Classroom newsletter to receive free teacher resources: http://retroreport.org/educationnewsletters Browse through dozens more lesson plans and videos here: https://www.retroreport.org/education/
From RETRO REPORT. In this webinar we will learn from an Indigenous History scholar, preview engaging short films and explore ready-to-use lessons and interactive resources. This webinar is sponsored in part by the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Eastern Region Program, coordinated by Waynesburg University. Sign up for a free Retro Report in…
From RETRO REPORT. In this updated video, Donald’s Trump’s resounding 2024 victory echoes electoral shifts of the past. Lesson plan for educators: https://bit.ly/RR-1966 Sign up for our Retro Report in the Classroom newsletter to receive free teacher resources: http://bit.ly/RRnewsED Click here for our Midterm Elections Collection: https://www.retroreport.org/education/resources/midterm-elections/ Browse through dozens more lesson plans and videos…
From RETRO REPORT. Did you watch the series finale of #CitizenNation yet? Learn what it takes to win the nation’s top civics competition. Visit our website to stream the full episode today. #civics #politics #election #government #highschool #education #students @PBS
From RETRO REPORT. ICYMI: The #CitizenNation series finale wraps up at a thrilling championship showdown in the heart of Washington, D.C. Stream the episode today on our website to find out which team came out on top. #civics #government #election #highschool #politics#congress #education #students @pbs
From RETRO REPORT. Do you think you have what it takes to win the nation’s top civics competition? Watch Episode 3 of #CitizenNation now on Retro Report’s website. Catch the series finale tomorrow at 9/8c on PBS, Prime Video and YouTube. #civics #election #politics #highschool #wethepeople #government #education
From RETRO REPORT. ICYMI: In Episode 3 of #CitizenNation, students and teachers compete in their state civics competitions; only the winners will advance to the final championship in the nation’s capital.Which teams will advance to nationals? Stream the full episode today on Retro Report’s website to find out. #civics #election #politics #highschool #wethepeople @PBS
From RETRO REPORT. ICYMI: In Episode 3 of #CitizenNation, a strong We the People team emerges from Wauwatosa, Wisc. Will a blizzard derail their plans of competing? Stream the episode on Retro Report’s website to find out. #education #civics #highschool #wethepeople #election #politics #wisconsin