Teach Democracy Blog Strategy, Topic Suggestions, Content
- To support, grow and reinforce the association of Teach Democracy with thought leadership and as a key go to resource for insights with regard to teaching civic and history, creating a deeper understanding of democracy and encouraging civic participation.
- To present Teach Democracy as a relevant, current leader in civic education.
- To create anchor content that fuels marketing outreach across channels and drives visits and engagement to the website and inquiry into Teach Democracy programs and resources
- Through timely and regular blogs (to start one per month), elevate expert voices in the Teach Democracy organization and develop content that addresses pertinent issues, trends and Teach Democracy news and updates.
- Blog headlines will be updated on media content well on the home page and link to blog section of the site.
- Utilize blog snippets in various social media and quarterly enewsletter to grow audience awareness and engagement in the social sphere and link to the blog on the website for engagement on the site.
- Stack blogs with key word terms that support SEO.
- Include hyperlinks in blogs to appropriate program and resource pages within the website to drive program/resource adoption.
Introducing the new Teach Democracy Website
Share the rationale for the redesign and the change from Constitutional Rights Foundation to Teach Democracy, reinforce the mission of Teach Democracy and highlight the benefits of the website redesign to key audiences. Feature how key programs (CAP, Mock Trial, etc) support educators in advancing civic education in their classrooms and how Teach Democracy can support educators across grade bands and in every subject.
From the Classroom to the Community: How Civic Education Leads to Civic Engagement
Share examples of how classroom learning can inspire students to take action in their communities.
Youth Voices in Democracy: Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders
Highlight initiatives and stories of young people making an impact in their communities and beyond.
Bridging Divides: How Civic Education Can Foster Bipartisanship and Collaboration
Explore how teaching civics can help students understand diverse perspectives and work towards common goals.
The Evolution of Democracy: Lessons from Historical Movements
Explore how key historical events have shaped modern democratic practices and what students can learn from them.
Civic Responsibility in the Digital Age: The Power of Online Activism
Examine how social media and online platforms are being used for civic engagement and activism.
Civic Education and Social Justice: Teaching for Equity and Inclusion
Discuss the role of civic education in promoting social justice and creating more equitable societies.
Digital Literacy and Civics: Navigating Information in the Age of Misinformation
Discuss the importance of teaching digital literacy as a component of civics education.
Democracy in Action: Case Studies of Effective Civic Initiatives
Highlight successful civic initiatives from around the world that have strengthened democratic processes.
The Role of Civic Education in Combating Extremism
Explain how comprehensive civic education can help prevent radicalization and promote tolerance.
Teaching Controversial Topics in a Polarized Society
Provide strategies for educators to effectively engage students in discussions about sensitive or divisive issues.
The Intersection of History and Civics: Learning from the Past to Inform the Future
Discuss how understanding history is essential for effective civic engagement and participation.
