Getting Smart Podcast
Getting Smart Podcast
Getting Smart
How Can Classrooms Teach Democracy? | Dr. Douglas Yacek
47 minutes Posted Jun 17, 2026 at 7:00 am.
Outline
Introduction & Ancient Grains
Teaching Across Contexts
The Stimulation Gap
The Hook, Pitch, Awakening & Strengthening Framework
Civics, Democracy & the Classroom
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Outline (0:00) Introduction & Ancient Grains (6:45) Teaching Across Contexts (11:39) The Stimulation Gap (17:36) The Hook, Pitch, Awakening & Strengthening Framework (28:14) Civics, Democracy & the Classroom (37:19) Civic Virtues & the Role of Schools Links Read the full blog here Watch the full video here Dr. Douglas Yacek LinkedIn