Let's Talk About Student Mental Health
Ask Students: Why are student mental health issues so prevalent? What are some of the strategies suggested for dealing with feelings of being overwhelmed?
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Discuss Why School Districts Are Banning Books About the Holocaust and Racism
Ask Students: Who determines what books are available in your school library? What about your local public library? Why are school districts banning books?
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Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer Announces His Retirement
Ask Students: Who is Stephen Breyer and what is his background?
When was Justice Breyer appointed to the Supreme Court, and by which president?
How This Drawing Class of an Artist Turned Art Teacher Went Viral
Ask Students: Who is profiled in this piece, and what is her background?
What plan did Wendy MacNaughton come up with for teaching kids to draw?
Building Community Across the Miles
By Deanna Hron
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President Biden's First Year in Review
Ask Students: What were some of Joe Biden’s promises on immigration while he was running for president? Why do many feel Biden hasn’t done enough in his first year?
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Top Resources for National News Literacy Week
During National News Literacy Week, how can we focus on ensuring students are responsible media consumers when online and offline?
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MLK Jr. Would Be ‘Greatly Disappointed’ by Senate Inaction on Voting Reform, Son Says
Ask Students: Who is interviewed in this piece, and what is his relationship to MLK Jr.? What is special about this year?
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COVID Hospitalizations Reach Record High as the White House Rushes to Ramp Up Testing
Ask Students: Why are COVID tests in short supply at the moment, according to this piece? What records have been set recently due to the omicron variant?
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The Science Behind the Tonga Volcanic Eruption, Tsunami
Ask Students: Where is Tonga, and what disaster did the island face in the past week? What were some of the impacts of the volcano?
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