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PBS News Hour Classroom May 24, 2021

Israeli and Hamas Forces Agree to Cease-Fire

Ask students: Who has agreed to a cease-fire, and who helped negotiate the cease-fire? What are the goals of those involved in fighting?

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PBS News Hour Classroom May 20, 2021

Congress Passes Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Act with Bipartisan Support

Ask students: Who will be impacted by the new bill? What ways does the bill try to address anti-Asian violence?

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Amber Chandler May 19, 2021

Check on the New Teachers—Even if They Seem OK

Let the new teachers know that we see them and that we appreciate them; we all know that sometimes those kind words are the only thing that keeps us going!

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First Book May 18, 2021

Books that Celebrate the Breadth of the Asian American Experience

First Book is highlighting the breadth of Asian and Asian American stories to combat the wave of anti-Asian bias and discrimination.

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Sarepta Therapeutics May 17, 2021

Rare Diseases Lessons: The road to inclusion begins in the classroom

In a year in which educators were more heroic than ever, Sarepta Therapeutics was thrilled to honor a few teachers through the Rare Lessons lesson planning contest.

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PBS News Hour Classroom May 17, 2021

Studying Israel-Palestine Conflict Through Media Literacy Lens

Ask students: What are the goals of those involved in fighting? How does the reporter describe how people feel about going out for groceries in Gaza?

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PBS News Hour Classroom May 17, 2021

Core Issues Behind the Escalating Conflict in the Middle East

Ask students: Why is this conflict in Israel different from past ones, according to these experts? How do these experts think the conflict might end?

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Megan Ortmeyer May 17, 2021

Making an Exponential Impact: My Favorite Math Lessons

Share My Lesson has always strived to help educators find fun and exciting lessons and resources to help their students become engaged in the content. And now Share My Lesson has made it even easier by creating two math collections: one for elementary and one for secondary grades.

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PBS News Hour Classroom May 14, 2021

In her bid to end tuberculosis, Dr. Kamariza is shattering stereotypes

Ask students: Why did Kamariza say she didn’t think it was ever possible to become a scientist? When might the tuberculosis diagnostic tool be available to the public?

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