Make Black lives matter by investing in Black communities—Part II
Increased policing does not create safer schools and communities. Read how diverting money typically reserved for police can better serve communities.
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Make Black Lives Matter by Investing in Black Communities—Part I
Intentional disinvestment in Black communities and structural racism have created gross inequality and opportunity gaps in education, housing, health and employment.
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Can Students Use Social Media to Make Positive Change?
How can young people use social media for positive change? Use this lesson plan and discussion guide with your students to discuss social media and student activism.
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Will Political Pressure Affect the way Schools Open in the Fall?
Are political leaders or other prominent voices in your community arguing for looser or stricter guidelines reopening schools?
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Teaching in the Age of Coronavirus: Week 13—Keep Moving Forward
High school teacher Sari Beth Rosenberg details her final days of a very different semester shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic and moving forward together.
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Should Some Sports Franchises Change Their Names?
Why is the subject of NFL team name changes important in reshaping the conversation around race in the U.S.? How do these symbolic changes matter?
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Strawberry DNA Extraction and an Introduction to Genetics: At-Home Science
Keep kids engaged with science while distance learning! The strawberry DNA extraction activity can be completed with items that are already found in homes. After the experiement, explore supplemental genetics resources for students and expand on their learning.
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Summer Learning in 2020: Addressing Unique Challenges for the Coming School Year
Meet the mounting challenges of a new school year head-on with this blog detailing Share My Lesson's best free summer learning resources for educators.
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The Unfinished Business of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Read this blog about the importance of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the struggle to keep the dream of a movement alive in precarious times.
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Who's Taking Your Money When You Order Food From Delivery Apps?
Use this lesson plan to explore what the gig economy is, with a specific focus on labor and delivery apps. Who actually benefits from your money?
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