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PBS News Hour Classroom March 23, 2020

Yo-Yo Ma: Providing Musical Comfort in A Time of Crisis

 #5 Top News Lesson of 2020Yo-Yo Ma discusses how important music is in a time of crisis and encourages other musicians to provide songs of comfort in a growing time of need.

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Kelly Booz March 20, 2020

#ThankATeacher: Parents Newly Appreciate Teachers After One Week of Home Schooling

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Ashoka March 19, 2020

How Changemaking Betters the World and You

Being A Changemaker and Improving Communities

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PBS News Hour Classroom March 18, 2020

Student Current Events: The News in Two Minutes

Use this PBS NewsHour Extra lesson plan on student current events to breakdown the latest on what's happening in the world.

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Kelly Booz March 17, 2020

Remote Learning: This Is Not A Drill!

Kelly Booz, Director of Share My Lesson, writes about her experience with remote learning at home and how other parents and educators can adjust.

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PBS News Hour Classroom March 16, 2020

Students and Coronavirus: Young People Respond

 #4 Top News Lesson of 2020Use this PBS NewsHour Extra lesson that examines coronavirus and students and see how young people across the country feel about the pandemic.

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Re-Imagining Migration March 13, 2020

Building Relationships with ELL Students and Newcomers: A Conversation with Emily Francis

Read this blog and interview from Re-Imagining Migration on the importance of building substantive relationships with ELL students and newcomers.

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PBS News Hour Classroom March 12, 2020

Coronavirus Updates: School Response, Health Questions and Trump's Speech

Use this free resource from PBS NewsHour Extra to stay on top of the latest developments and coronavirus updates as COVID-19 cases increase.

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My Favorite Resources March 12, 2020

Coronavirus and Bus Safety: Highlighting Preparedness and Prevention

Use this blog to get the latest updates on coronavirus and bus safety. See what measures districts are taking to ensure safety of children and drivers.

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Facing History & Ourselves March 11, 2020

The Vital Role of Teacher Unions in Women's History

Explore the rich legacy teacher unions have left in transforming women's history and the fight for equality with this blog post.

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