End of Ukraine Grain Deal ‘Hurting the Most Needy People in the World’
Ask students: What is the Ukraine grain deal? Where are some of the places mentioned that are most affected by hunger and the end of the grain deal?
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Emmett Till Monument Dedicated Amid Debate on Teaching Race and History
Ask students: How old would Till be if he was alive today? Who witnessed Till’s kidnapping? What was the racial makeup of the jury for Till’s murderers?
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Reconnecting Communities: Undoing Redlining's Legacy
Ask students: What is redlining? How did redlining affect communities of color in the United States? What is being done to address this now?
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Brutal Heatwaves and Human-Driven Climate Change
Ask students: How can we really tease out the distinctions between summer weather and climate change? Where are we experiencing record heat?
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What to Teach This Month: August Lesson Plans
What are you teaching students this month? Check out this list of free resources and lesson plans for what to teach in August.
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Staying Safe During Extreme Heat
Ask students: What are the symptoms of heat-related illnesses? How do high temperatures affect the body?
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Defining Mis- and Disinformation: A New Toolkit for Educators
This new AFT-sponsored toolkit is based on extensive conversations with educators, parents and experts in mis- and disinformation.
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Why Americans Are Paying Each Other’s Medical Bills
Ask students: Why are people opting for health care sharing plans despite the potential risks? How have these plans spread across the country?
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Rural Shortages Lead to 'Ambulance Deserts' and Delayed Medical Care
Ask students: What fundraising techniques do communities use for supporting local emergency health services? When were emergency health services designated as an essential service?
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