Getting Smart Podcast What is Power of Participation and How Can Civics Help Learners Thrive? | Fernande Raine
Dec 5, 2025
Fernande Raine, the founder of History CoLab and a leader in civics and humanities education, joins the discussion to explore the vital role of civic engagement in shaping youth. She emphasizes the need for a reinvention of civic education amidst crises of disconnection and democracy. Fernande introduces the '18 by 18' framework, highlighting key learning journeys for students. The conversation also touches on how fostering connection and creation can empower young people and how traditional civics education needs a shift towards inclusivity and engagement.
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Humanities Are Suddenly Central
- Humanities and history gain urgency when crises make us ask what it means to be human.
- AI's disruption magnifies the need for learning that centers human purpose, connection, and meaning.
18x18 Frames Civic Learning Journeys
- The 18x18 framework maps adolescent development to civic learning journeys.
- Eighteen core experiences offer a practical roadmap but aren't the only path to civic flourishing.
Three Crises Share One Educational Answer
- Disconnection, democratic stress, and AI disruption are distinct but converging crises.
- All three can be addressed by designing learning that cultivates connection, curation, and creation.
