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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
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Students explore how massive new climate legislation might affect their lives and how climate activists are using it to propel greater change.
Students explore why more and more young adults are living with older family members, and consider some pros and cons.
Students explore terminology around power in light of Tyre Nichols' life and death, and then reimagine power through a positive lens.
This lesson provides space for students to engage with the concept of intersectionality, and honor special women.
Watch, read about — and try! — this 'snippet of magic' for younger elementary students.
Looking for engaging activities on amazing women and their movements? Here’s our collection!
How can we turn a rough day with students into a teachable moment? Here's one teacher's strategy for a "reset" that promotes accountability.
School boards around the country are embroiled in controversies on issues ranging from the rights of transgender students to teaching on race. Should students have a say on school
Young people are exposed to more troubling, tragic, and controversial events than ever before, often starting at a young age. Here are steps we can take to address upsetting events
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Through small-group activities, students learn about and discuss acts of solidarity and mutual support that can sustain us in difficult times.
The lesson supports students in discussing possible responses to the experience of feeling “sad, anxious, angry, powerless, helpless, or guilty” about the climate crisis.
In honor of the brave ones who have left behind everything they know, for an uncertain search of a chance to survive and, ultimately, thrive, I invite you to think of this: In
Should 16-year-olds be allowed to vote? Students learn about the debate to lower - or raise - the age, and consider the pros and cons.
Young people sued the state of Montana seeking climate justice - and won! Students learn about the new ruling and what it means going forward.
This start-of-the-school year reflection invites students to connect to their natural surroundings. With a focus on gratitude, students explore how nature positively impacts them.