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Students learn about and discuss why child labor violations are growing in the U.S. today, how people successfully fought child labor in the past, and what can be done about it today.
Elementary students hear the Banana Boat song, learn about Belafonte, and sing their own call-and-response song about justice.
An updated and expanded guide of fiction to engage your students in an imaginative exploration of the climate crisis.

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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
11 tips to help you take care of yourself.
In honor of Black History Month, consider these lessons on everything from the story of Black farmers to the history of voter suppression.
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Students reflect on their feelings about standardized tests - and consider strategies to handle stress.
Looking for ways to engage your students in environmental issues and the climate crisis? Here are some of our latest lessons.
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.