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In this lesson students examine New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration speech to learn what a speech can reveal about a leader’s values, priorities and vision for democracy—and how a speech can shape how people see themselves and others in a community.
26 prompts with accompanying graphics, providing you with enough opportunities for connection and engagement for every weekday in a month (and a few extras!).
Six classroom activities focused on sharing appreciations and gratitude that you can use this month, or anytime!
SEL & RP
Activities to support students' social and emotional learning and restorative practices
Current Issues
Classroom activities to engage students in learning about and discussing issues in the news
Tips & Ideas
Guidance and inspiration to help build skills and community in your classroom and school
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Students examine differing interpretations of the same events; write and interpret history; ask and analyze questions; and consider further inquiry.
Northern Ireland has finally moved to shared leadership and peace. But why did it take so long? Student readings summarize the struggle and how peace was finally achieved
A student reading includes statements from President Bush addressing this question, followed by original documents that support or contradict his claims.
Students consider a range of opinions about what "terrorism" is and what is behind terrorist acts such as the September 11 attacks.
A reading and activities on the Iranian human rights activist and her beliefs about Islam, democracy, human rights, and U.S. foreign policy.
Rumors are circulating that the military draft may be reinstituted, creating anxiety for young people. This classroom activity stimulates classroom debate and helps students
Help your students prepare for the NY Regents Exam with these document-based question exercises modeled closely on the format used in the exam.
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In this lesson, high school students examine the demographics of fast food and other low-wage workers, learn more about minimum wage and consider different points of view about
This short (15-minute) classroom activity uses a 2-minute video and discussion to explore the growing controversy over the Trans-Pacific Partnership 12-nation trade agreement.
This activity is based on an attack on one girl by several others at a McDonald's restaurant in Brooklyn. It uses a circle format to help students consider possible helpful
In two readings and discussion, students think critically about the connection between cars and climate change, and compare U.S. transportation systems with those of Europe, where
Quick quizzes and facts about water use, climate change, and controversy surrounding California's record drought.
In this short activity, pegged to a planned nationwide strike by low-wage workers on April 15, students discuss the growing movement to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour.