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In this simulation, students play the role of striking teachers in order to explore the reasons and strategies behind recent teacher strikes.
What made 30,000 teachers in Los Angeles decide to go out on strike? In this lesson, students read short quotes from the news to better understand the issues at stake, and discuss the issues from their own perspective as students.
Students compare the “Green New Deal” proposed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez with President Roosevelt’s original New Deal.
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
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Dec 15, 2018
Many Americans believe that immigrants, especially illegal immigrants, are more likely to commit crimes than people born in the U.S. In fact, crime rates among immigrants are much
Dec 09, 2018
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.
Dec 08, 2018
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
Dec 06, 2018
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.
Nov 30, 2018
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
Nov 16, 2018
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
Nov 15, 2018
The holiday invites exploration of everything from American history to gratitude.
Nov 15, 2018
In this video school staff, resources officers, county probation department staff and students talk about their experience with restorative practices.
Nov 13, 2018
Four tips from Morningside Center Staff Developer Amy Fabrikant on how to create a safe and supportive environment for LGBTQ+ students, and all students, going forward.
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Jan 03, 2019
Three simple steps to help us calm our brains — and our classrooms.
Jan 01, 2019
Now might be a good time to review what has happened over the past year,both in our lives and the wider world. In this activity, students share reflections with the help of a short
Dec 16, 2018
50 years after the movement against the war in Vietnam reached its peak, students explore that movement - and consider why we don't have a more powerful anti-war movement today.
Dec 15, 2018
Many Americans believe that immigrants, especially illegal immigrants, are more likely to commit crimes than people born in the U.S. In fact, crime rates among immigrants are much
Dec 09, 2018
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.
Dec 08, 2018
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