Discuss Amanda Gorman’s Inaugural Poem “The Hill We Climb”
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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Ami Turner DelAguila
January 15, 2021
Educator Resources for Teaching About Insurrection at the U.S. Capitol
Use these resources from Share My Lesson to explore ways of teaching about insurrection and the events of January 6, 2021.
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Facing History & Ourselves
January 14, 2021
Responding to Insurrection at the Capitol in Classrooms
Facing History and Ourselves discusses ways to facilitate safe and meaningful discussions in classrooms following the insurrection at the Capitol.
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PBS News Hour Classroom
January 14, 2021
Right-Wing Violence: Capitol Insurrection Forces a Reckoning with Reality
Ask students: When and where have extremists been planning attacks on Washington D.C.? How have authorities prepared for additional right wing violence?
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PBS News Hour Classroom
January 14, 2021
Understanding Donald Trump's Second Impeachment
Ask students: What is the reason Democrats and some Republicans voted for Donald Trump's second impeachment? What is next in the process?
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