How Gabby Giffords Is Using Music to Rewire Her Brain After Being Shot
Ask students: Why did Giffords create the organization Giffords? Why did Giffords fist bump President Joe Biden at the White House?
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A Diverse, Anti-Racist Reading Guide for Grades 3-5
Explore this anti-racist reading list for grades 3-5 students and find ways to promote diverse books and readings in your classroom and at home.
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The Role of Unions and Why Amazon Workers Lost the Vote to Unionize
Ask students: Who were the people involved trying to form a union? Why were some workers trying to unionize? Why was Amazon against the efforts?
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A Diverse, Anti-Racist Reading Guide for Grades PreK-2
Explore this anti-racist reading list for preK-2 students and find ways to promote and celebrate diverse books and readings in your classroom and at home.
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Police Killing of Daunte Wright Sparks Protest
Ask students: Who is interviewed for this segment? Where did the shooting of Daunte Wright take place, and why is that location significant?
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9/11 Anniversary: Using Storytelling to Connect Historical Turning Points 20 Years Later
The National September 11 Memorial and Museum discusses the importance of connecting our history through storytelling on the 20th 9/11 anniversary.
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Musical Duo Black Violin on Defying Stereotypes
Ask students: Who is behind Black Violin? What stereotypes and assumptions are they challenging? Where did they get the inspiration for their name?
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Analyzing the Trial of Derek Chauvin with Students
Ask students: Who is Derek Chauvin? Who is George Floyd?
Why is he on trial? How is Sergeant Ploeger’s testimony important?
15 Novels in Verse to Celebrate Poetry Month
Reexamine everyday from a new angle and explore 15 exciting novels in verse for you and your students to celebrate Poetry Month with.
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Expanding Horizons: Resources for Teaching Arab American Heritage Month
Abeer Shinnawi writes about her experiences growing up in the United States and details resources on teaching Arab American Heritage Month.
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