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Here's a collection of online lessons and resources to help you talk with students about the January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Students learn about the history of policing in African American communities and connect it to the controversy over how police treated insurrectionists at the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
The election of Raphael Warnock to be Georgia's first Black senator was the result of decades of organizing by voting rights activists. Students discuss that history and the news.
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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Nov 01, 2020
Invite students to take a pause to listen and share as Election Week begins.
Oct 28, 2020
Students consider four key issues discussed by Donald Trump and Joe Biden in the October 22, 2020 presidential debate: the Covid pandemic, healthcare, racism, and the climate
Oct 28, 2020
Use this chart and process to check in with students on how they're feeling and what they need throughout the school day.
Oct 27, 2020
Being listened to helps human beings in profound ways. This video and set of guidelines will give you and your students a chance to practice active listening through an "equal
Oct 27, 2020
This is a series of video mini lessons that focus on building, developing and nourishing our communities. Each lesson starts with a game and then proceeds to a step-by-step process
Oct 27, 2020
Using games regularly and giving students a chance to laugh together and play is a way to build trust, confidence, and community. Here are some games you can try in your classroom
Oct 25, 2020
Students discuss recent cases of forced sterilization, explore the history of this horrific practice, then do some research of their own.
Oct 16, 2020
This lesson engages students in giving thanks for Breonna Taylor’s life, while offering space to share their impressions, feelings, experiences, and thoughts around the tragic
Oct 13, 2020
Students learn about the growing effort to acknowledge the Indigenous people whose lands we inhabit - and create their own land acknowledgment statement.
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Nov 15, 2020
Students (grades 6-12) reflect on and write about Kamala Harris and the continuing "fight to be heard," and hear the voices of young people about the barriers she has broken and
Nov 09, 2020
Students review and reflect on the news that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have been declared winners of the 2020 presidential election.
Nov 05, 2020
Using a “power pose” can help young people and adults increase their confidence before anxiety-producing activities. Here's a step by step process to help students develop the
Nov 04, 2020
Students share their thoughts and feelings in the wake of Election Day, reflect on the news, and take part in self-care activities.
Nov 03, 2020
Students reflect on the Election Day news, discuss a video about youth voting, and begin creating a self-care plan.
Nov 02, 2020
Guidelines for facilitating meaningful conversations with students during Election Week 2020, plus, updated daily lesson links.