Teaching in the Era of Zoom: My ‘Five C’s’ for Student Engagement
“The 5 C’s” for student engagement, adapted from the way we taught “pre-pandemic,” when we all enjoyed and appreciated in-person learning: consistency, checking for understanding, communicating, collaborating and congratulating.
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News Roundup: TikTok Faces Possible Ban, Trump Weighs in on 1619 Project
If school curriculum is decided at the state and local levels, why is the federal government weighing in on what should be taught in school?
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Hurricane Sally Strikes the Gulf; Other Storms Form in the Atlantic
Who has Hurricane Sally affected? What are some ways hurricane season may be becoming more damaging and dangerous because of climate change?
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How Is It Possible the Constitution Does Not Provide the Right to Vote?
Marking the 233rd Anniversary of Constitution Day
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BrainPop: Dr. Fauci Discusses Young People’s Role Fighting Coronavirus
#8 Top News Lesson of 2020A special news lesson plan featuring interviews with Dr. Anthony Fauci by BrainPop and PBS NewsHour. What role do young people play in fighting the coronavirus pandemic?
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How Gen Z Is Changing the World
How are members of Generation Z approaching the issue of police brutality? What message do Gen Z-ers want to send to older generations?
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Mixed Emotions for the First Week of School
Special education teacher Teresa Henderson pens this blog on the difficulties going back to school during COVID-19 and supporting the needs of her students.
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Weekly News Discussion Guide: August 31
Use this weekly news discussion guide and lesson plan to analyze current events with students from the week of August 31.
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Major League Basketball, Baseball, and Soccer Call Off Games in Protest of Racial Injustice
Do you agree with the NBA boycott and decisions by professional athletes to boycott games in protest against police brutality and racism? Why or why not?
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