West U.S. Wildfires Are So Extreme That They’re Creating Lightning, Fire Whirls
Ask students: What is the immediate cause of these wildfires? When do extreme fires at higher elevations normally happen? What is extreme fire behavior?
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A School Nurse in the 21st-Century: Your Partner in Supporting Student Success
Your school nurse can be your partner in supporting the whole child, so that you can focus on teaching. Together, you can support student success.
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A Formerly Incarcerated Artist’s Take on Rehabilitation through Art
Ask students: Who is John Zocoli? What is Rehabilitation Through The Arts (RTA)? How does RTA help inmates?
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Is the Pfizer Booster Shot Necessary to Beat the Delta Variant?
Ask students: What is a booster shot? Why does Pfizer believe an extra booster might be needed? Why do some people disagree?
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What Does it Mean to Be a Black Immigrant in the United States?
The public discussion of immigration in the United States focuses almost entirely on Latinx immigration, overlooking the 4.2 million Black immigrants currently in the country and ignoring the existence of Black Latinx immigrants altogether. Given this invisible intersection, how do Black immigrants connect to the wider community?
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Zaila Avant-garde, 14, makes history at National Spelling Bee
Ask students: Who is Zaila Avant-garde? Why is Avant-garde’s victory historically significant? When did Avant-garde begin her competitive spelling career?
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Origins of Surfside Condo Collapse and Roles of Condo Boards
Ask students: Why did the building not get the repairs it needed? Who runs and organizes condo buildings? What qualifications do they need?
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Student Explainer: What's Happening in Haiti
Ask students: Why has there been a power vacuum in Haiti, according to this piece? Where is the group that allegedly assassinated President Moïse from?
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3 Tips for Tired Teachers
This blog from Amber Chandler explores three tips for tired teachers looking for a way to relax this summer after the toughest year ever.
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The U.S. military Withdraws from Afghanistan
Ask students: What are the reasons that the U.S. invaded Afghanistan 20 years ago? Why is the U.S. now withdrawing troops after 20 years?
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