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Dec 2024
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Red Bricks, Revolution, and Renewal

Chelsea Adams, Kate Day
About this episode

In our final episode of 2024, the 16:1 hosts share reflections and takeaways from the 2024 NCTE National Conference held in Boston, Massachusetts. The event was inspiring and energizing, featuring notable figures such as Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, comedienne Kate McKinnon, social justice advocate Bryan Stevenson, and beloved authors such as Jo Knowles. Though exhausting, the conference left us re-energized and brimming with ideas! Join us as we cover:

  • Nationwide initiatives to protect intellectual and academic freedom, combat book bans and censorship, and prioritize student mental health.
  • Classroom-focused discussions on the ethical and practical applications of artificial intelligence in education.
  • Innovative uses of games, podcasts, and other “new” media to create compelling and accessible learning experiences.
  • Solutions journalism as a tool to de-escalate political discourse and empower student journalists.

Thank you for listening to 16:1. Your ratings and reviews help us reach teachers and learners around the world, so please consider leaving a note for us in your favorite podcasting app. If there’s a story from your educational community that you would like us to cover in 2025, please write to hello@sixteentoone.com to get in touch with our editorial team. See you in the new year!

Sources & Resources:

The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science | Anderson's Bookshop Naperville

Bryan Stevenson | Equal Justice Initiative

The Supreme Court: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson

Great Molasses Flood - Wikipedia

How to Fight Book Bans: Proactive Tips for Educators - PEN America

K. A. Keener Headquarters (NCTE Presenter on Narrative & Gaming)

News Literacy Project

Solutions Journalism Network

USS Constitution Museum

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