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PBS News Hour Classroom October 06, 2020

How to Talk with Your Students about Trump’s Return to the White House

President Trump has said and tweeted since his release that COVID-19 isn’t much worse than the flu and that there’s no reason to be afraid of the disease or shut down parts of the economy for it. Do you think President Trump’s personal experience with COVID-19 gives him special insight into managing the outbreak across the country? Why or why not?

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Listenwise October 05, 2020

Podcast Civics Lessons for the 2020 Elections

Explore podcast civics lessons from Listenwise that cover the 2020 election, voting, disinformation, the U.S. political system and more.

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PBS News Hour Classroom October 05, 2020

President Trump and First Lady Test Positive for COVID

Do you think Trump’s diagnosis will affect individuals who were skeptical of the seriousness of COVID-19 or those who call it a hoax? How about Trump himself?

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Listenwise October 01, 2020

Celebrate Latino and Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month - a time to celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans with origins in countries once under Spanish influence.

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Barbara Blackburn September 30, 2020

Guiding Your Students for Independent Work with Guide-O-Ramas

A guide-o-rama helps the students navigate an assigned text, providing support so they can read and learn at more rigorous levels.

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PBS News Hour Classroom September 30, 2020

Why the Presidential Election Might Not End on November 3

How do you think voting could be made more fair in your state and in the United States as a whole?

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Echoes & Reflections September 29, 2020

Making It Work: Teaching the Holocaust During Distance Learning

Teaching the Holocaust ought to be consistent with several of our principles of pedagogy: to foster empathy, to encourage inquiry-based learning and critical thinking, and to make the Holocaust relevant to our students.

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First Book September 25, 2020

Back to School Resources to Support Educators in These Unprecedented Times

Learn how First Book is partnering with local communities and national organizations to bring resources to students and districts in need.

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PBS News Hour Classroom September 24, 2020

Do Charges in Breonna Taylor Case Show Officers Are 'Above the Law?'

Who else would you like to hear from to better understand why more charges weren’t filed against the officers who killed Breonna Taylor?

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PBS News Hour Classroom September 24, 2020

Research Shows Coronavirus Spreads Primarily Through the Air

 #6 Top News Lesson of 2020What are some ways you might change your own habits and behavior based on an understanding of how coronavirus spreads through aerosols?

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