bret sigler

Oct 29, 2024 | retroreport.org | bret sigler |Singeli Agnew |Veronika Adaskova |Anne Checler

Finalists are firing on all cylinders, giddy and nervous and dressed to the nines as they prepare to be challenged by contest judges. A winner is crowned. “Citizen Nation” is a four-part coming-of-age story that follows teenagers from across the U.S. with diverse personal and political backgrounds as they come together to compete in the nation’s premier civics competition, We the People. Watch the series. Stay up to date. Subscribe to our newsletters.

Oct 22, 2024 | retroreport.org | bret sigler |Singeli Agnew |Veronika Adaskova |Emily Orr

Students from Maggie Walker Governor’s School in Virginia compete for a state civics title. Despite intense preparation, things don’t go as expected. Through it all, students learn that success isn’t only about winning, it’s about growing through the experience. This episode is for high school educators looking to teach students how to embrace success and setbacks while learning from the process.

Oct 22, 2024 | retroreport.org | bret sigler |Singeli Agnew |Veronika Adaskova |Emily Orr

Only the winners will advance to the final in Washington. Balancing deeply personal challenges and tricky team dynamics, these star students from Wyoming, Nevada and Virginia push themselves to the limits. A strong new contender could emerge from Wauwatosa, Wisc., if the team can survive a competition derailed by a blizzard.

Oct 22, 2024 | retroreport.org | bret sigler |Singeli Agnew |Veronika Adaskova |Emily Orr

In a charged season of preparation, high school teams push themselves to sharpen their knowledge and skills before a national civics competition. Students like Rohini, Alice, Avery and Skylar learn that true success lies in mastering their topics and preparing for anything. The students realize that win or lose, they’re growing into informed citizens.

Oct 8, 2024 | retroreport.org | bret sigler |Singeli Agnew |Emily Orr |Wesley Harris

Elias, a high school student from a working-class neighborhood, prepares for a national civics competition with support from his father. Over a game of chess they discuss politics, the competition and Elias’s dreams of joining the Air Force. On a walk with Bully, the family dog, Elias reflects on the challenges of affording college and finding common ground in today’s divided nation.