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PBS News Hour Classroom May 29, 2020

Murder of George Floyd Sets Off Massive Protests

 #2 Top News Lesson of 2020Engage with this free news lesson on the death of George Floyd and examine critical issues of police brutality and structural racism in America.

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AFT May 29, 2020

‘This is personal for us.’ Printing N95s in Nashua, N.H.

Read how Nashua AFT members are pitching in with their own 3D printing supplies to provide N95 masks for essential workers.

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PBS News Hour Classroom May 28, 2020

Exploring The Economic Role of Government Now and During The Great Depression

What's the role of government in the economy? Use this free lesson to discuss the current situation and the Great Depression with your students.

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Sari Beth Rosenberg May 28, 2020

Teaching in the Age of Coronavirus: Week 8 — This is not a drill

High school teacher Sari Beth Rosenberg discusses test prep for her AP US History students and her experiences helping them remotely during coronavirus.

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Ashoka May 28, 2020

Closing the School Year Through the Eyes of Changemakers

Read about Ashoka's Changemakers Framework and explore how to unleash the power of every generation and bring about positive change in the world.

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PBS News Hour Classroom May 26, 2020

COVID-19 Adds to Local Concerns Over Keystone XL Pipeline

Read about the mounting challenges the Trump administration faces with the coronavirus pandemic threatening the controversial Keystone XL pipeline.

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Re-Imagining Migration May 26, 2020

5 Steps for Creating Welcoming and Inclusive Learning Communities

Re-Imagining Migration explores and provides five ways to promote a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for students.

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AFT May 21, 2020

AFT Members Fill In the Gap to Support Immigrant and Undocumented Families

Read how local union members are protecting immigrant families and students during the pandemic by raising money and donations.

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Identity Safe Classrooms May 20, 2020

A Spirit of Community: Partnering with Families During the Pandemic

Schools and educators are working with students and families to strengthen and preserve the spirit of community partnership despite the ongoing pandemic.

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PBS News Hour Classroom May 20, 2020

Disenfranchised: How Felony Convictions Affect Voting Rights

Use this free lesson plan to discuss what it means to be disenfranchised, what voter suppression looks like and how people are fighting back.

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