The Science Behind Random Acts of Kindness
Ask students: Why do acts of kindness have a positive impact on mental well-being, according to Dr. Naomi Eisenberger?
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The UDHR at 75: Migration and Human Rights
We must imagine and voraciously work toward a world in which all students feel as though they belong, where comradery, respect, and sharing of knowledge are tantamount to testing.
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Remembering Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor
Ask students: Where did O'Connor grow up, and how did that impact her perspective? What was the career path O'Connor took to get to the Supreme Court?
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How Challenges to the Voting Rights Act Could Reshape the Political Landscape
Ask students: How many years have voters been able to bring lawsuits directly in federal court to make sure that they are not being discriminated against?
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Vermont Shooting Raises More Concerns About Attacks Against Arab Americans
Ask students: How are authorities handling the investigation into the shooting incident? Why are some considering the shooting in Burlington to be a hate crime?
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The Cutting-Edge Work of Native American Aerospace Engineer Mary Golda Ross
Ask students: Who was Mary Golda Ross, and what is her background? When did she become the first Native American woman to earn a professional certification in engineering?
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The Legacy of Henry Kissinger
Ask students: When did Kissinger first become an influential figure in international affairs? What are some of the policies that Kissinger a "villain" to many?
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What to Teach This Month: December Lesson Plans
What are you teaching this month? Explore December highlights for your classroom, including Rosa Parks Day, the Monroe Doctrine, winter holiday activities, and more engaging lessons!
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How Susan La Flesche Picotte Became the 1st Native American to Earn a Medical Degree
Ask students: Who is Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte, and what is her background? When was Dr. Picotte born? Which university did Dr. Picotte attend?
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A Native American Writer and Attorney on Indigenous Cultures and Struggles
Ask students: Who is Albert Bender, and what is his background? Where does Albert Bender live? What is the Trail of Tears?
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