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PBS News Hour Classroom April 26, 2021

How Pandemic Pollution Contributes to Plastic Problem

Ask students: Who does plastic pollution (including disposable gloves and masks) harm? Where does the problem of plastic pollution exist?

Protesters and police converge at Michigan Ave and Wacker Drive in Chicago following the news that Ferguson Missouri police officer Darren Wilson will not be charged in the Aug 9 shooting of unarmed 18-year old Michael Brown. The demonstrations in Chicago remained peaceful and there were no reported arrests. 11/25/2014

Zinn Education Project April 21, 2021

Teach the History of Policing

Learn about the practices and history of policing and how they're vital to make sense of current events we experience each day.

Facing History & Ourselves April 21, 2021

Accountability, Justice and Healing After Derek Chauvin's Trial

These activities will help students process their thoughts and feelings in the aftermath of the police killing of George Floyd and the Derek Chauvin trial verdict.

PBS News Hour Classroom April 20, 2021

Brooks & Capehart on Police Shootings and Afghanistan

Ask students: When and where did the U.S. first declare war after September 11, 2001? How might U.S. troops leaving affect both the U.S. and Afghanistan?

AFT April 20, 2021

Listen to Teachers: Reopen Safely, and Reopen Better

Detroit teacher Corinne Lyons discusses the importance of listening to educators when planning on how to reopen our schools safely.

Re-Imagining Migration April 19, 2021

Celebrating Ramadan and Sharing Traditions with Students

Use this blog to learn more about some of the most cherished Ramadan traditions and use a Ramadan lesson plan to help students with learning vocabulary.