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5th Grade Current Events

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Bring the World Into Your Classroom - A Guide to Virtual Exchange

Activity • PreK, Grades K-12, Professional Development
Bring the World Into Your Classroom - A Guide to Virtual Exchange

Global Cities, Inc.
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Action Civics in Elementary Classrooms: Student Voice and Civic Engagement

July 21, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

Action Civics in Elementary Classrooms: Student Voice and Civic Engagement

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Three Lanes. Don’t Cross Them. Here’s What You Do Now.

March 30, 2026
Three Lanes. Don’t Cross Them. Here’s What You Do Now.

Kelly Booz
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Media Literacy: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Teach It

March 02, 2026
Media Literacy: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Teach It

Andy Kratochvil
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Minnesota Nice Isn’t Gone—It Just Looks Different Now

February 20, 2026
Minnesota Nice Isn’t Gone—It Just Looks Different Now

Kelly Booz
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Increasing Student Engagement Through Culturally Relevant Lessons Rooted in Students’ Lived Experiences

March 25, 2026 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT

Increasing Student Engagement Through Culturally Relevant Lessons Rooted in Students’ Lived Experiences

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The Amazing Generation: Helping Students Thrive with Phone-Free Learning in Grades 4–7

March 26, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT

The Amazing Generation: Helping Students Thrive with Phone-Free Learning in Grades 4–7

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Keynote: The State of Public Education 2026

March 24, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT

Keynote: The State of Public Education 2026

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From Mandatory Reporting to Mandated Support: Understanding Educator Power to Transform Family Crisis Response

March 24, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT

From Mandatory Reporting to Mandated Support: Understanding Educator Power to Transform Family Crisis Response

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When the Unthinkable Becomes Routine: The Fear and Impact of Gun Violence on School Communities

March 24, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT

When the Unthinkable Becomes Routine: The Fear and Impact of Gun Violence on School Communities

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