Name
Stories 4-History: Fostering Civic Voice and Community Engagement through Film (Online)
Date
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Time
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM (EDT)
Description
Join museum educators from the Office of the Under Secretary for Education and 4-H Youth Development Leaders as they share meaningful ways to foster community connections that spark civic engagement and amplify youth voices through simple, student-made videos. This session introduces the Stories 4-History program, its multi-step storytelling process, and behind-the-scenes case study explorations. From local research to interviewing community stakeholders, educators will highlight strategies and tools to encourage active, student-centered civic participation through video storytelling. No prior experience needed, just a willingness to explore how creativity can be a lever for telling local stories.
Speakers
David Hafner, University of Florida IFAS Extension Martin County 4-H
Alyssa Glynn, New Jersey 4-H
Mariya Skurko-Chan, Office of the Under Secretary for Education
Alyssa Glynn, New Jersey 4-H
Mariya Skurko-Chan, Office of the Under Secretary for Education
Session Type
50-minute online session (Tues., July 14 only)
Session Track
Leveraging the Arts as Civic Voice
Grades
6-8, 9-12
Subject Areas
Social Studies, Visual Arts
Audience
Middle and High School Teachers, Museum Educators and Staff