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SEL & RP
Social & Emotional Learning & Restorative Practices
Current Issues
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Tips and Ideas
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Two student readings examine the practice of earmarking in bills and the connection between earmark spending and political campaign cash.

The private security firm Blackwater USA made headlines when its contractors killed 17 civilians in Baghdad. That event, its background, and consequences are the subjects of two

The Bush administration and Congress have been on a "collision course" over executive privilege. A student reading explores the issue; a fish bowl activity gives students a chance

A document-based lesson by educator Alan Singer asks students to consider Bush's arguments and opposing views.

A student reading reviews major steps in the campaign process and such issues as the money race, fairness, and problems with the new voting machines. Suggested discussion questions

A student reading deals with the Nobel Prize award, including a few of the basic facts and a view of what can and should be done.