In an educational experience that normally features hundreds of elementary students gathered to cheer, sing and celebrate together, this year’s Super Citizen Kickoff at Dothan City Schools is happening a little differently due to COVID-19. A new video-led “virtual kickoff” is delivering engagement and enthusiasm to help schools teach civics, character, history, financial literacy and careers whether students watch inside smaller classrooms or in the safety of their own homes.
Libby Liberty™, seen here discussing her “patina,” brings history to life and introduces students to their important roles as citizens.
Libby Liberty™, the Statue of Liberty character who normally arrives in auditoriums to bring history to life on stage, now jumps off the screen to introduce students to the 10-week program they’re beginning. Students (and parents) hear from the Liberty Learning Foundation Education Team, they are introduced to the COMMUNITY of sponsors who care enough to keep the program free of charge, and they are guided on a journey that reminds them why their roles as Super Citizens are so important in America’s future.
Libby Liberty™ leads a “U! S! A!” chant to coax Mr. Palmer out of hiding to introducing him to students. Both characters will teach students about civics, character, financial literacy, careers and more during the program.
Students in multiple grades are participating in the Super Citizen Program. The younger grades are taught by an innovative civic education program starring Mr. Palmer (the hand-puppet host of the “Hands on Liberty” DVD series). Upper elementary grades learn from the original Super Citizen Program kit that features DVD-based lessons, class activities and the emotional, unforgettable “Torch Teams” project-based learning experience. In Torch Teams, students team up, nominate, vote for and, ultimately, honor local heroes from stage at their graduation later this year. They learn that “When you honor a hero, you become a hero.”
These crucial lessons are being taught thanks to funding from sponsors who understand that these lessons must be taught despite school budget cuts–and especially in these times where civic duty, voting, and character issues are so important. Students finished the virtual event singing along to the program’s signature song, “YOU in the U.S.A.”
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If schools and students were able to contribute photos from their virtual event, see them in the gallery below. And stay tuned for stories and photos from program Celebration and Torch Team heroes in the coming months!
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Beverlye Ms. Stokes class Virtual Selfie with Libby
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Beverlye Virtual class picture of Ms. Stokes class
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Beverlye Virtual student from Ms. Stokes class
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Beverlye Virtual student from Ms. Stokes class
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Beverlye Virtual student from Ms. Stokes class
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Beverlye Virtual student from Ms. Stokes class
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Beverlye Virtual student from Ms. Stokes class
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Carver Ms. Bradley’s class picture
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Carver Ms. Bradley’s class ready to meet Libby
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Carver Ms. Bradley’s class Selfie with Libby
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Carver Ms. Bradley’s class Selfie
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Carver Ms. Bradley’s class showing off their crowns and flags
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Carver Ms. Bradley’s student showing flag and crowns
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Carver Ms. Bradley’s student showing off flag
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Carver Ms. Bradley’s students saying the pledge before they meet Libby
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Carver Ms. Bradley’s students showing off crowns and flags
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Carver Ms. Bradley’s students waving flags
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Heard Ms. Owens student leading his classmates in the pledge
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Heard Ms. Owens student leading his classmates in the pledge
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Heard Ms. Rillano’s watching the virtual kickoff
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Heard Ms. Rillano’s class is ready for the virtual kickoff
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Heard Ms. Rillano’s watching the virtual kickoff
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Hidden Lake Ms. Tschetter class selfie with Libby
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Hidden Lake Ms. Williams and her class Selfie with Libby
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Kelly Springs Ms. Kirkland’s class ready for Virtual kickoff
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Kelly Springs Ms. Kirkland’s class ready for Virtual kickoff
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Kelly Springs Ms. Kirkland’s class saying Pledge before they meet Libby
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Kelly Springs Ms. Kirkland’s class Selfie with Libby
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Kelly Springs Ms. Kirkland’s class Selfie with Libby
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Kelly Springs Ms. Press class learning more about the most important title they hold
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Kelly Springs Ms. Press class Selfie with Libby
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Kelly Springs Ms. Press class singing tour anthem
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Kelly Springs Ms. Press class singing tour anthem
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Ms Ard’s class selfie
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Ms Thornton students at Heard singing tour anthem
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Ms. Thornton’s students at Heard watching virtual kickoff
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Ms. Thornton’s students at Heard watching virtual kickoff
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Slingluff student in Ms. Ard’s class is ready for the kickoff
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Slingluff students in Ms. Ard’s class singing our tour anthem
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Slingluff students in Ms. Ard’s class singing our tour anthem
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Slingluff students in Ms. Ard’s class singing our tour anthem
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Student from Slingluff in Ms Ard’s class shows off flag
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Student from Slingluff in Ms Ard’s class shows off flag