Through funding from the Department of Education, the Democracy and Public Policy Network at BGSU created learning communities among K-12 educators across the region to develop and strengthen American history and civics education. Each year a cohort of educators received year-long training and gained expert insight from BGSU faculty.
This collection is aimed to provide resources for K-12 Teachers in Civics and American History education. Resources include: the network’s podcast, “Democracy Exchange With the DePo,” its Explainer video series, “DePo Explains,” public opinion polls conducted by BGSU faculty, and recordings of speakers, panelists, and public events related to the CIVICS 250 program. Additionally, members of our cohorts have curated lessons and unit plans that are available to use in K-12 classrooms.
Submissions from 2026
Democracy and Public Policy Network Expert Analysis on "America at 250" February 2026 Poll, Robert Alexander
Survey of 1200 U.S. Registered Voters, February 2026 Toplines, Robert Alexander, Melissa K. Miller, David Jackson, and Joshua Boston
Survey of 1200 U.S. Registered Voters, February 2026 Tabs, Robert Alexander, Melissa K. Miller, David Jackson, and Joshua Boston
BGSU Day of Dialogue 2026, Bowling Green State University. Democracy and Public Policy Network
Democracy Exchange: With The DePo Episode 17: AI’s implications on climate and sustainability, Bowling Green State University. Democracy and Public Policy Network
Democracy Exchange: With The DePo Episode 18: Voting Rights - Importance and Implications (Part One), Bowling Green State University. Democracy and Public Policy Network
Democracy Exchange: With The DePo Episode 19: Voting Rights Act of 1965 & It's Modern Implications (Part 2), Bowling Green State University. Democracy and Public Policy Network
DePo Explains: The U.S. Constitution, Bowling Green State University. Democracy and Public Policy Network
Leadership Luncheon: A conversation with Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Bowling Green State University. Democracy and Public Policy Network
Submissions from 2025
Democracy Exchange: With The DePo Episode 10: Interview with George Beebe | Season Two Premiere, Bowling Green State University. Democracy and Public Policy Network
Democracy Exchange: With The DePo Episode 11: Interview with Dr. Ray Marvin, Bowling Green State University. Democracy and Public Policy Network
Democracy Exchange: With The DePo Episode 12: SB1 - Advance Ohio Higher Education Law with Dr. Katie Stygles, Bowling Green State University. Democracy and Public Policy Network
Democracy Exchange: With The DePo Episode 13: Interview with Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, Bowling Green State University. Democracy and Public Policy Network
Democracy Exchange: With The DePo Episode 14: Interview with Zack Space, Bowling Green State University. Democracy and Public Policy Network
Democracy Exchange: With The DePo Episode 15: Interview with Beverly Smith, Bowling Green State University. Democracy and Public Policy Network
Democracy Exchange: With The DePo Episode 16: Interview with Ben Marrison, Bowling Green State University. Democracy and Public Policy Network
Democracy Exchange: With The DePo Episode 5: Climate Change in Politics (Feat. Dr. Kear), Bowling Green State University. Democracy and Public Policy Network
Democracy Exchange: With The DePo Episode 6: Special Interview (Feat. Colin Woodard), Bowling Green State University. Democracy and Public Policy Network
Democracy Exchange: With The DePo Episode 7: AI in Politics (Feat. Dr. Fritsch), Bowling Green State University. Democracy and Public Policy Network
Democracy Exchange: With The DePo Episode 8: Exclusive Interview (Feat. Former Ohio Governors Richard Celeste and Bob Taft), Bowling Green State University. Democracy and Public Policy Network
Democracy Exchange: With The DePo Episode 9: Intern Introductions w/ New Interns | Season One Finale, Bowling Green State University. Democracy and Public Policy Network
Submissions from 2024
Democracy Exchange: With The DePo Episode 1: IVF (Feat. Dr. Kalaf-Hughes), Bowling Green State University. Democracy and Public Policy Network
Democracy Exchange: With The DePo Episode 2: Election (Feat. Randy Gardner), Bowling Green State University. Democracy and Public Policy Network
Democracy Exchange: With The DePo Episode 3: Women in Politics (Feat. Dr. Miller), Bowling Green State University. Democracy and Public Policy Network
Democracy Exchange: With The DePo Episode 4: Food Insecurity on Campuses (Feat. Dr. Orr), Bowling Green State University. Democracy and Public Policy Network
Democracy Exchange: With the DePo: Introductions, Bowling Green State University. Democracy and Public Policy Network