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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!
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Activities to support students' social and emotional learning and restorative practices
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Classroom activities to engage students in learning about and discussing issues in the news
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What is the Electoral College, and why does it decide who is president? Students learn about and discuss the pros and cons of the Electoral College system and current campaigns to
Students learn about and discuss the president's power to name leaders within the executive branch of government and consider two of president-elect Trump's most controversial
Students read about and discuss the movement by the Standing Rock Sioux and their allies to stop a pipeline - and the Army Corps of Engineers' decision to reverse its approval for
Through small-group activities, students learn about and discuss acts of solidarity and mutual support in the wake of the presidential election.
What are sanctuary cities, and why are they girding for conflict in the wake of Trump’s election? Students explore the concept of "sanctuary" and learn about efforts by advocates
Students learn about opposition to past waves of U.S. immigrants and consider Donald Trump's immigration stance in light of that history.
In this activity students think about ways to be kind, and create a wall or bulletin board of art and writing to remind each other of the power of kindness and how everyday actions
This activity aims to help students create a classroom and school community that is safe, welcoming and supportive, despite some turmoil in the outside world.
Students untangle facts and myths about Thanksgiving through reading, discussion, and roleplaying through tweets.
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The holidays can be a stressful time. Here are some simple steps to help us and our students handle heightened emotions - now or any time.
This lesson invites students to examine the history of laws about people seeking asylum in the U.S. Students will consider who should be allowed to gain asylum today and how their
In this video staff and students at a West Philadelphia High School talk about the transformation the school has undergone as a result of participation in restorative circles.
Does the U.S. political system live up to the principle of one person, one vote? In this lesson, students explore arguments about whether the Electoral College and the U.S. Senate
Are protesters justified in confronting political officials while they are eating out at restaurants or engaging in other personal activities? After reading about three such
The holiday invites exploration of everything from American history to gratitude.