Discuss Amanda Gorman’s Inaugural Poem “The Hill We Climb”
First Book
February 05, 2021
Black History Month: 28 Books for 28 Days
Give readers of any age the tools they need to learn more with this list of Black History Month books for 28 days with First Book.
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AFT
February 04, 2021
From the Schoolhouse to My House
A secondary-level English teacher from Grahamsville, NY, talks about his experiences teaching and caring for his family during the pandemic.
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PBS News Hour Classroom
February 04, 2021
Why Myanmar’s Military Overthrew the Nation’s Government
Ask students: Why is the Myanmar coup happening, according to the story? Who was the Nobel Prize winning leader in Myanmar, and why was she arrested?
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PBS News Hour Classroom
February 04, 2021
Calls for Mass Protests in Russia After Opposition Leader Sentenced to Prison
Ask students: Who is Alexei Navalny, and what role does he have in Russian politics? What was the official reason that Navalny was arrested?
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Pulitzer Center
February 03, 2021
Announcing "The 1619 Project" Education Network
Learn more about The 1619 Project Education Network and how you can apply to receive a $5,000 grant, professional development and more!
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Re-Imagining Migration
January 29, 2021
Re-Imagining the Role of Black Migrations in U.S. History
After Reconstruction, Black Americans began a country-defining migration, known as the Great Migration, between 1916 and 1970.
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PBS News Hour Classroom
January 27, 2021
Helping Students Understand the Challenges of Vaccine Distribution
What are some of the challenges to vaccinating more people? Why is there a gap between the number of available vaccines and the number of people actually being vaccinated?
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ABA Division for Public Education
January 26, 2021
A Lesson on Critical Race Theory
This blog from the American Bar Association discusses the basic tenets of critical race theory and common misconceptions.
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PBS News Hour Classroom
January 15, 2021
Dr. Yohuru Williams on Using History to Teach the Capitol Riots
Ask students: What is thepurpose in looking to history to process the Capitol riots? Who are the individuals Dr. Williams discusses in this video clip?
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