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A listing of novels that take a positive, visionary approach to the subject of climate change, focusing on fighting and adapting to climate change. Includes discussion questions.
A listing of movies for high school students and adults exploring dystopic futures and the social and practical effects of climate change.
A listing of novels for high school students and adults exploring dystopic futures and the social and practical effects of climate change.

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 read one high school senior’s perspective on what teenagers are learning from the Kavanaugh hearings, and share their own perspectives.
Young people are listening to the controversy over Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, and they are talking about it. How can educators safely and productively bring these
In this video staff and students talk about, and then show, how the school Justice Committee, practices mediation as part of an alternative approach to school discipline to resolve
Atlanta Public Schools has made Social and Emotional Learning a district priority because these life skills are a foundation for the academic successes of our students. This video
Students learn about and discuss what impeachment is, how it works, and the possibility of impeachment for President Donald Trump stemming from the ongoing Department of Justice
In August and September 2018, prisoners in at least 30 prisons across 16 states engaged in strike actions. Through a quiz, reading, and discussion, students learn some facts about
In this video the teacher and her second graders use the class meeting process to collaboratively problem solve an issue in which one student was being bothered by other students.
Students consider the term "Ubuntu," and the ways in which we are all connected, then discuss some of the news this summer (via tweets), and how these events affect us.
Students discuss Aretha Franklin, the "Queen of Soul," listen to her recording of the song "Respect," and consider how to ensure that everyone is respected in the classroom.
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Get students moving and and enjoying each other with one of these fun activities.
This collection of light, fun activities invite you and your students to come together and enjoy each other’s company during these stressful times, and take a break from more
This activity, aimed at caregivers and their middle or high-schoolers, provides a student-driven process for young people to think flexibly and creatively about their opportunities
A poem, a free-writing exercise, and class sharing can provide support for middle and high school students during this difficult period.
A yoga activity and a story about change and loss can provide support for students in grades 3-5.
Sharing feelings and discussing a story about change and loss can provide support for preK-2 students during this difficult period.