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First Book September 25, 2020

Back to School Resources to Support Educators in These Unprecedented Times

Learn how First Book is partnering with local communities and national organizations to bring resources to students and districts in need.

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A mural depicting George Floyd, Tony McDade, and Breonna Taylor created by artist Leslie Barlow in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
PBS News Hour Classroom September 24, 2020

Do Charges in Breonna Taylor Case Show Officers Are 'Above the Law?'

Who else would you like to hear from to better understand why more charges weren’t filed against the officers who killed Breonna Taylor?

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coronavirus spreads through aerosols
PBS News Hour Classroom September 24, 2020

Research Shows Coronavirus Spreads Primarily Through the Air

 #6 Top News Lesson of 2020What are some ways you might change your own habits and behavior based on an understanding of how coronavirus spreads through aerosols?

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students discussing controversial topics
iCivics Education September 22, 2020

Five Tips for Teaching Controversy in a Remote Classroom

Teaching controversial issues allows students to formulate and express their ideas in a safe setting. Use these 5 tips for teaching controversial issues in a remote classroom.

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PBS News Hour Classroom September 21, 2020

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Legacy on the Supreme Court

Focus question: Where would you look to understand Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s opinions as a justice and impact on law and constitutional questions?

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teacher measuring desks before the start of the new year
PBS News Hour Classroom September 21, 2020

Educator Voice: New school Year, Unprecedented Challenges

Even as most students and teachers have returned to class, some concerns still linger about the safety and efficacy of learning this new school year.

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AFT September 18, 2020

Native Americans Urgently Need Help with Reopening Schools

FISE members believe schools must reopen but must do so safely. We must follow available science and public health guidance and the expertise of educators and health practitioners.

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AFT September 16, 2020

Our Schools Are Our Community

ELA teacher Corinne Lyons discusses how schools are an integral part of our communities for everyone and what resources teachers need to function.

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Barbara Blackburn September 16, 2020

Creating a Remote Learning Culture of High Expectations

Check out these 10 tips from Barbara Blackburn about fostering a successful culture of high expectations in the distance learning classroom.

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aftermath of a natural disaster
Andy Kratochvil September 15, 2020

The Unresolved Trauma of a Natural Disaster: What Educators Can Do

Natural disasters often painfully reveal the discriminatory nature of emergency preparedness, escape and recovery for everyone involved, particularly for those of low socioeconomic status and people of color.

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