I Am Forever Changed: Reflecting on the Emotional Trauma from Parkland
High school teacher Sarah Lerner reflects on the emotional trauma she copes with daily in the aftermath of the Parkland, FL shootings.
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Black (Labor) History Month
Explore these teaching resources to help students learn more about the contributions of Black workers to the labor movement in the United States.
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We Must Make Black Lives Matter at School Every Day
Black Lives Matter at School is celebrated with a week of action every February — but I say we should celebrate Black Lives Matter every week.
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Reading, Books and Empathy with Actress and Author Sheetal Sheth
Actress and author Sheetal Sheth discusses her new book, Bravo Anjali, and the importance of building empathy through diverse classroom texts.
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20 teachers on learning during COVID — “The wins we experience deserve a voice.”
20 teachers on learning during COVID — “The wins we experience deserve a voice.” Read more about teacher experiences during COVID-19 here.
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A Virtual Mardi Gras Parade with House Floats
Ask students: What is Mardi Gras, and how is it usually celebrated in New Orleans? Who started the idea for house floats?
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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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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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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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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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