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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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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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Students explore the diversity of names and traditions people in different countries use to celebrate the Lunar New Year, and consider how we can be more inclusive when it comes to
Some suggestions to give your students space to share their thoughts and feelings about the events surrounding the death of Tyre Nichols.
Students read about and discuss positive and negative impacts of social media, and reflect on their own experiences through pair shares and group discussion.
Students explore new angles on the life and ideas of Martin Luther King Jr., and consider their own responses and (re)commitments to justice.
Mindfulness practices can help both students and adults stay grounded and connected. This guided visualization activity is one way to bring the benefits of mindfulness to your
Studies show that isolation and sadness among young people have increased since the pandemic. Students explore ways to address this problem as a society.
A collection of TeachableMoment activities for exploring holiday feelings, finding joy, and more.
The gap between rich and poor is still growing. Students examine the evidence, and consider what young people, and others, are doing to raise wages and close the gap.
In a healing circle, students share their responses to the attack on an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs.
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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.