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SEL & RP

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SEL & RP
Social & Emotional Learning & Restorative Practices
Current Issues
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Tips and Ideas
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The new Military Commissions Act raises basic constitutional issues as well as questions about U.S. compliance with the Geneva Conventions. Two student activities and two readings

Three student readings offer information and perspectives on young people and the economy, how people feel about their economic situation, and controversy over interpreting

Students read and discuss a critical article about U.S. politics in light of the upcoming elections.

Florida's new education law declares, "American history shall be viewed as factual, not as constructed." Student readings, a quiz and suggested activities help students consider

An introduction to some the skills students need to use the internet critically.

A student questionnaire, poll results, and an excerpt from a high school student's prize-winning essay called "We Don't Believe in Politics" aim to open up discussion about what