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PBS News Hour Classroom July 29, 2020

Federal Agents Deployed to Portland Protests

Use this lesson plan with students to explore if federal agents should be allowed to be deployed to confront protestors without the consent of state officials.

PBS News Hour Classroom July 27, 2020

Why One Doctor Has Started Dispensing Financial Advice

Use this lesson plan with students to explore ways health and income are correlated and what an earned income tax credit is.

iCivics Education July 24, 2020

6 Ways to Play iCivics Games With Your Family

Mother and former teacher Amber Coleman-Mortley explains how she engages her family with iCivics games to learn the importance of being an active citizen.

PBS News Hour Classroom July 24, 2020

Teachers in Florida Push Back Against Reopening Mandate

How should schools decide how to reopen in the fall? Use this lesson plan to explore why teachers are pushing back against reopening mandates.

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Andy Kratochvil July 23, 2020

Succeed at Online Teaching: 5 Ways to Navigate Share My Lesson's Distance Learning Community

Explore the 5 best ways to navigate the Share My Lesson Distance Learning Community and discover practical ways to improve your virtual classroom.

Barbara Blackburn July 21, 2020

Effective Online Discussions in a Distance Learning Classroom

#9 Top Blog of 2020Explore common problems and innovative solutions for facilitating effective online discussions in a distance learning classroom.

AFT July 17, 2020

Make Black Lives Matter by Investing in Black Communities—Part III

Investing in public education is one of the best ways to invest in Black lives. Read more in this three-part series here.

AFT July 16, 2020

Make Black lives matter by investing in Black communities—Part II

Increased policing does not create safer schools and communities. Read how diverting money typically reserved for police can better serve communities.

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AFT July 15, 2020

Make Black Lives Matter by Investing in Black Communities—Part I

Intentional disinvestment in Black communities and structural racism have created gross inequality and opportunity gaps in education, housing, health and employment.

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PBS News Hour Classroom July 13, 2020

Can Students Use Social Media to Make Positive Change?

How can young people use social media for positive change? Use this lesson plan and discussion guide with your students to discuss social media and student activism.