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As Evanston, Illinois Approves Reparations For Black Residents, Will The Country Follow?
The nation's first government-backed reparations initiative was green lit
this week in Evanston, Illinois, a Chicago suburb where about 16 percent of
its 75,000 residents are Black. The city council has promised $10 million
over 10...
TED Talks
Michael Tubbs: The political power of being a good neighbor
Michael Tubbs is the youngest mayor in American history to represent a city with more than 100,000 people -- and his policies are sparking national conversations. In this rousing talk, he shares how growing up amid poverty and violence...
TED Talks
Paula Scher: Great design is serious, not solemn
Paula Scher looks back at a life in design (she's done album covers, books, the Citibank logo ...) and pinpoints the moment when she started really having fun. Look for gorgeous designs and images from her legendary career.
Wonderscape
How Do City Officials Get Their Jobs?
Learn how city officials such as mayors, city council members, and department heads get their roles. This content explains how elections work at the city level, the roles of volunteers and hired officials, and how voters impact city...
Wonderscape
The Council-Manager Form of City Government: Roles and Responsibilities
Learn about the council-manager form of city government, where the city council holds legislative and executive powers while a hired city manager handles daily operations. Discover how this system works in cities like Phoenix, Arizona,...
Wonderscape
The Mayor-Council Form of City Government: Powers and Responsibilities
Explore the mayor-council form of city government, where power is divided between an elected mayor and a city council. Learn about the role of a strong mayor, how the city council passes laws (ordinances), and the checks and balances...
Curated Video
Local and State Governments
Dr. Forrester talks about the responsibilities of the local and state governments and explains the similarities in the way they operate.
Curated Video
The Mayor and City Council
Dr. Forrester talks about her experiences as a member of her community’s city council. She then explains the roles of city council and the mayor.
Curated Video
The Federal Government and the United States Military
Dr. Forrester talks about the responsibilities of the federal government and explains that one of these responsibilities is overseeing the United States military. She describes the value of our military and its development.
Curated Video
Revolutionizing Public Transportation: Portsmouth's Intelligent Transport System
Portsmouth City Council has implemented an Intelligent Transport System to alleviate traffic congestion and encourage sustainable transportation options. Buses are equipped with technology to provide real-time location updates to...
Hip Hughes History
The New York City Draft Riots: US History Review
What were the 1863 NYC Draft Riots? In this video lecture, we will look at the historical context which led to these Civil War era riots, the riots themselves and the important effects.
Schooling Online
IB Biology: Cell Biology - Prokaryotic Cells
Biology can be pretty dry. You’re stuck in a classroom studying a textbook full of boring definitions and complicated diagrams... That’s why we’re going on a field trip with Sally! She’s visiting a floating city in the Pacific Ocean –...
Next Animation Studio
World’s first ‘flying car’ airport to be built near Orlando
The city council of Lake Nona has announced its plans to build the world’s first “flying car” taxi hub by 2025
TLDR News
Tories Invading Liverpool! but What's Really Happening? Liverpool Council Controversy - TLDR News
Last week there was some pretty controversial news about the state of Liverpool City Council but things only got more controversial as the Conservative government announced what they were planning to do. In this video, we explain what's...
Next Animation Studio
Elon Musk’s Tesla, Boring Co. to expand Las Vegas transit system
Last week, the Las Vegas City Council voted to approve the Boring Company’s plan for a citywide Loop system.
Schooling Online
IB Biology: Cell Biology - Plant Cells 1
Let’s fly to Eukarytopia, the home of the eukaryotes! You can learn all about plants in the Garden of Babylon! This lesson will begin our series on eukaryotic cells. We’ll look at the structure of plant cells, focusing on components that...
Schooling Online
Biology Cells as the Basis of Life: Cell Structure - Animal Cells Part 1
Sally’s never-ending field trip continues. This time, they’re exploring the bustling city of Zoo York. Perhaps she’ll travel for the rest of year 11, only returning home for a hot meal and special occasions. This lesson will examine the...
Schooling Online
Biology Cells as the Basis of Life: Cell Structure - Prokaryotic Cells
Biology can be pretty dry. You’re stuck in a classroom studying a textbook full of boring definitions and complicated diagrams... That’s why we’re going on a field trip with Sally! She’s visiting a floating city in the Pacific Ocean –...
Schooling Online
Biology Cells as the Basis of Life: Cell Structure - Plant Cells Part 1
Let’s fly to Eukarytopia, the home of the eukaryotes! You can learn all about plants in the Garden of Babylon! This lesson will begin our series on eukaryotic cells. We’ll look at the structure of plant cells, focusing on components that...
Wonderscape
History Kids: Frederick Douglass
This video is a lesson on the life of Frederick Douglass, an influential figure in the fight against slavery and for civil rights in the United States. The video discusses significant events in Douglass' life, including his early years...
Wonderscape
History Kids: City Government
This video explains the role of local government in our everyday lives and how decisions are made at the local level. It discusses the different types of city government, such as the mayor-council and council-manager systems, and how...
Press Association
UK’s first Smart City Experience Centre opens in Milton Keynes
The Smart City Experience Centre at centre:mk in Milton Keynes serves as a global platform where public and private sectors collaborate to address critical health and well-being issues. It builds on the success of the Electric Vehicle...
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Man angrily speaks to city council members about sewer system
Man angrily speaks to city council members about sewer system