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PBS News Hour Classroom December 06, 2017

Trump’s “First 365 Days”: Taxes, judges, net neutrality

Essential question:  What measures will voters use to weigh President Trump’s first year in office?

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PBS News Hour Classroom December 01, 2017

Study guide: What is in the GOP tax bill

Essential question:  Why are taxes necessary in a democracy?

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Kindred Spirits November 29, 2017

Mindfulness in the Classroom with Kindred Spirits

 #1 Blog of 2017

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PBS News Hour Classroom November 28, 2017

Debate the issue: Net neutrality

 #1 News Story of 2017

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Hour of Code November 27, 2017

Prep for the Hour of Code, December 4-10

Pop quiz!I want you to take a moment and think about the courses that are required for students in K-12, and then why they're required.OK. Quiz over. Have your list? Good.

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PBS News Hour Classroom November 22, 2017

Discussing sexual harassment with your students in a sensitive, nonpartisan way

 #9 News Lesson of the DecadeEssential question: Why is sexual harassment such a damaging experience for those who have been harassed?

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Amber Chandler November 20, 2017

Thankful For Challenges

Did you ever notice that those #ThankfulThursday posts all over social media don’t list flat tires, burned dinners, or failed lessons among the comments?

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Bezos Family Foundation Programs and Resources November 15, 2017

Embracing Difference In The Classroom

This year's Facing Difference Challenge is designed to help educators empower young people to reflect and take action towards building understanding, empathy, and peace.

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PBS News Hour Classroom November 01, 2017

Using media literacy with students to discuss New York City terror attack

Essential question: Why is terrorism difficult to combat?

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My Favorite Resources October 16, 2017

The Right of Children to Attend School, Regardless of Immigration Status

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