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PBS News Hour Classroom July 10, 2020

Will Political Pressure Affect the way Schools Open in the Fall?

Are political leaders or other prominent voices in your community arguing for looser or stricter guidelines reopening schools?

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Sari Beth Rosenberg July 10, 2020

Teaching in the Age of Coronavirus: Week 13—Keep Moving Forward

High school teacher Sari Beth Rosenberg details her final days of a very different semester shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic and moving forward together.

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PBS News Hour Classroom July 08, 2020

Should Some Sports Franchises Change Their Names?

Why is the subject of NFL team name changes important in reshaping the conversation around race in the U.S.? How do these symbolic changes matter?

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PBS LearningMedia July 07, 2020

Strawberry DNA Extraction and an Introduction to Genetics: At-Home Science

Keep kids engaged with science while distance learning! The strawberry DNA extraction activity can be completed with items that are already found in homes. After the experiement, explore supplemental genetics resources for students and expand on their learning.

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Megan Ortmeyer July 06, 2020

Summer Learning in 2020: Addressing Unique Challenges for the Coming School Year

Meet the mounting challenges of a new school year head-on with this blog detailing Share My Lesson's best free summer learning resources for educators.

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AFT July 06, 2020

The Unfinished Business of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Read this blog about the importance of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the struggle to keep the dream of a movement alive in precarious times.

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PBS News Hour Classroom July 06, 2020

Who's Taking Your Money When You Order Food From Delivery Apps?

Use this lesson plan to explore what the gig economy is, with a specific focus on labor and delivery apps. Who actually benefits from your money?

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Sari Beth Rosenberg July 02, 2020

Teaching in the Age of Coronavirus—Week 12: Processing Progress

Progress is a process. But, it all starts with us emphasizing our common humanity and dismantling systems that are designed to separate and not unite us.

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PBS News Hour Classroom June 30, 2020

LGBTQ Educator Visibility Can Be a Matter of Life and Death

Read about the importance of LGBTQ educator visibility and how supportive adults can mean the difference between life and death for LGBTQ youth.

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Learning for Justice June 25, 2020

Black Lives Matter At School: Teaching in Solidarity

Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action is a movement sweeping some of the country’s largest school districts. Learn how you can join and participate.

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