Ryan Derenberger

Ryan Derenberger is a Guest Author for Kidizenship and the faculty advisor for The Black & White, the student newspaper of Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, Maryland.

March 2, 2022

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Review of HBO’s Generational Saga: The Fallout

How trauma drives some to political action and others to healing

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Speeches We Loved from 2022 Student Presidential Campaigns

Seven quotes we love from students who are putting in the work to be the change that they seek.

June 13, 2022

How a Debate Champion Wins an Argument

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Zion Dixon lost many debates before he won the Tournament of Champions; here’s what he learned.

Megan Coyne Brings Humor and Unity to the White House Twitter Feed

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How a 25-year-old became one of the most powerful social media voices in American politics.

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Teachers, Meet Your New Favorite T.A.: ChatGPT

Why ChatGPT will have perfect attendance in my writing classroom.

by Ryan Derenberger

May 22, 2023

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How to Help the 300,000 Teachers Who’ve Left the Public School System

This school year, teachers are facing tremendous challenges. Here’s how students can stand alongside them.

by Ryan Derenberger

November 5, 2022

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You Want to Save American Democracy? Join Your Student Newspaper

The rising generation of student journalists can improve their schools, restore dignity to news media, and – yes– form a more perfect union.

by Ryan Derenberger

June 13, 2022