Philonise Floyd Testifies Before Congress After Brother’s Funeral
Use this discussion guide to discuss Philonise Floyd's testimony before congress and what measures are necessary for meaningful reform.
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Teaching in The Age of Coronavirus: Week 10 — Black Lives Matter
Sari Beth Rosenberg discusses building a sense of community during COVID-19 while addressing critical topics like racial injustice and police violence.
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What Does It Mean to “Defund the Police?"
#10 Top News Lesson of 2020What does it mean to defund the police? Use this lesson to have a conversation on the different arguments being made on defunding the police and why people think this is important.
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Black Lives Matter: Supporting Students and Communities in A Time of Pain
AFT President Randi Weingarten pens a blog on the importance of confronting racism today and how we can support our students and communities.
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What Does SpaceX and NASA’s Partnership Really Mean?
NASA and SpaceX successfully launched a space flight on May 30. What does their partnership and the privatization of space exploration mean for the future?
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How COVID-19 is Changing College Admissions
Use this free current events lesson to explore how the coronavirus pandemic may affect college admissions and how incoming students are evaluated.
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Teaching in the Age of Coronavirus: “Week 7: Reaching Out”
A high school teacher details her seventh week of teaching during coronavirus and writes about her experiences navigating student outreach.
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Brief But Spectacular: A COVID-19 Survival Story
In this lesson plan, watch the uplifting story of a COVID-19 patient, and learn how you and your students can make your own Brief But Spectacular videos.
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Teaching in the Age of Coronavirus: Week 2 “Vibe Check”
High school teacher Sari Beth Rosenberg continues her coverage of teaching in the age of coronavirus with her second week experiences.
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Choose Your Own Current Event Activity with PBS!
Choose Your Own Current Event Activity with this PBS NewsHour Extra summary of current events affecting how the world runs today.
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