Season 2 of The Conversation is here! This two-part episode is a part of our Democracy Starts in the Classroom series which will cover civic engagement topics to keep you informed and engaged this voting season. On this episode of The Conversation, John and Rachel chat with David Strausbaugh, a Social Studies teacher at Worthington Kilbourne High School. John and Rachel will learn about David’s American Political Thought & Radicalism class and hear from one of his former student’s, Bella Selph, to learn how the course opened her eyes to new ideas and perspectives. 

David Strausbaugh has taught for over 30 years in Philadelphia and Columbus. At Worthington Kilbourne High School he has taught US History and American Political Thought and Radicalism, a senior elective class which has been featured on NBC Nightly News, the Columbus Dispatch and recently Columbus Monthly magazine for its unique format and content. Speakers from all over the country have participated in the class.

 

Bella Selph is a recent Worthington-Kilbourne grad and former student of the American Political Thought and Radicalism Class. An animal rights activist, Bella is based in Columbus Ohio. She will be attending Columbus State this fall.

 

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