TeachableMoment Lessons

Students explore the debate over the U.S.'s rising military budget and where young people stand on the issue.

These practices can help both young people and adults stay grounded when anxiety arises. 

Students dive into a new report documenting how little the very rich are taxed - and what that might mean for the rest of us. 

Congress has passed and President Biden has signed a new law making Juneteenth a federal holiday. Students learn about and discuss Juneteenth.

Amid a controversy over a plan to provide debt relief to Black farmers, students dig deeply into history to grapple with the question, “Do all farmers matter?”

Students explore arguments for and against DC statehood and consider growing efforts by advocates, including young people, to fight for representation.

The question “who owns the land?” underlies many conflicts. Students explore issues surrounding land, place, and belonging – especially as they affect Native Americans and African

The year is coming to a close! Here are some activities & tips to consider for the final weeks of school.

Students discuss two different visions of policing and racial justice - and consider how the thinking of one organizer and lawyer evolved over time.