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PBS News Hour Classroom September 02, 2020

How Are Students Returning to Learning Across the Country?

Ask students: What ways do you think unequal resources can be addressed so that all students have safe and effective access to learning?

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AFT September 02, 2020

Under pressure, USDA Extends Waivers for School Meals

The USDA reversed itself and decided to extend school meal waivers until Dec. 31. It is a partial victory for students and their families. Learn more here.

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PBS News Hour Classroom August 28, 2020

The Republican National Convention Ends at the White House

What did you think of Trump's speech? How do you think the Republican and Democratic parties are appealing to voters in this election?

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End Sepsis: The Legacy of Rory Staunton August 28, 2020

Ending Sepsis: It All Starts with an Infection

September is Sepsis Awareness Month. Use this free, tailored curriculum to promote sepsis prevention and awareness with students.

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Barbara Blackburn August 27, 2020

Partnering with Parents and Families During Distance Learning

Veteran educator Barbara R. Blackburn reviews three core family engagement ideas for educators to make deeper connections during distance learning.

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PBS News Hour Classroom August 25, 2020

Republican National Convention Begins with Trump Speech

Following day one of the RNC, how do you think the Republican and Democratic parties are appealing to voters in this election?

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PBS News Hour Classroom August 21, 2020

The Democratic National Convention Wraps Up with Biden Acceptance Speech

Use this lesson plan with students to analyze Joe Biden's acceptance speech at the 2020 Democratic National Convention and discuss how he got there.

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PBS News Hour Classroom August 20, 2020

Why did AOC nominate Bernie Sanders at the DNC?

In this lesson, students learn about the role of delegates in order to understand why Ocasio-Cortez seconded the nomination of Sanders at the DNC.

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Sari Beth Rosenberg August 18, 2020

Teaching: A Tool to Dismantle Racism

Sari Beth Rosenberg shares how teaching is a powerful tool to dismantle racism, and how she wields this tool in her classroom and lessons.

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PBS News Hour Classroom August 18, 2020

A Hundred Years after the Ratification of the 19th Amendment, what does Gender Inequality look like?

A hundred years after women won the right to vote in every state, what is the pandemic doing to erase gains toward equality?

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