Kim Baskin

Kim Baskin is Associate Director of Education Partnerships at StoryCorps and a former Facing History student from Francis W. Parker School in Chicago, IL.

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The Great Thanksgiving Listen: 5 Great Tips for a Meaningful Interview

Posted by Kim Baskin on November 16, 2017

The Great Thanksgiving Listen is almost here. For the third year in a row, StoryCorps and Facing History are encouraging Facing History students around the country to listen to stories from their loved ones by having a meaningful conversation and learning critical listening skills. But before you begin, make sure to keep these great interviewing tips in mind! 

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Topics: StoryCorps, The Great Listen

The Anatomy of a Great Interview

Posted by Kim Baskin on October 27, 2016

This fall, StoryCorps and Facing History are once again bringing The Great Thanksgiving Listen to Facing History students around the country. Students can take the opportunity to listen to stories from their loved ones by having a meaningful conversation and learning critical listening skills.  

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Topics: StoryCorps, The Great Listen

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