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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.
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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May 01, 2021
Build classroom community by making a practice of sharing appreciations.
Apr 29, 2021
Students learn about efforts by European nations to ban Muslim face coverings, discuss the impact of these laws, then reflect on the voices of Muslim women on this issue.
Apr 21, 2021
Students share their thoughts and feelings in response to the conviction of police officer Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd.
Apr 19, 2021
Students learn about and discuss the current state of the youth climate movement and how young people are helping to shape our nation's response to the climate crisis.
Apr 19, 2021
Students practice identifying and using stress management strategies to better cope with upsetting news.
Apr 18, 2021
Students hear the story of one Asian American family, consider some key dates in the history of racism against Asian Americans, and learn about and discuss their own family history
Apr 11, 2021
Students learn about and discuss why people around the world are calling for a “people’s vaccine” to protect everyone against Covid.
Apr 06, 2021
Students explore the accelerating move toward electric vehicles and consider how we might address some of the remaining obstacles to this transition.
Mar 29, 2021
In this two-minute video, staff developer Iris Laurencio demonstrates a breathing technique that can help both young people and adults reduce stress on the spot.
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May 24, 2021
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
May 18, 2021
The year is coming to a close! Here are some activities & tips to consider for the final weeks of school.
May 08, 2021
Students discuss two different visions of policing and racial justice - and consider how the thinking of one organizer and lawyer evolved over time.
May 01, 2021
Build classroom community by making a practice of sharing appreciations.
Apr 29, 2021
Students learn about efforts by European nations to ban Muslim face coverings, discuss the impact of these laws, then reflect on the voices of Muslim women on this issue.
Apr 21, 2021
Students share their thoughts and feelings in response to the conviction of police officer Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd.