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Episode 3: Citizenship Education and Media Literacy featuring Kent Lenci

Submitted by Renee Hobbs on

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Courageous RI podcast, the show that finds common ground, builds media literacy skills, and encourages curiosity, for the people of Rhode Island.

In this episode, our host Renee Hobbs talks with author and teacher Kent Lenci. Lenci wrote the book "Learning to Depolarize," which connects classroom learning to navigating a polarized society.

In this episode, you'll hear Lenci explore:

  • What citizenship means to him

  • Why media literacy is a fundamental citizenship skill

  • How teachers and students can help depolarize our communities