Teaching about Controversial Issues in Polarized Times
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This special conversation with Dr. Diana Hess detailed how educators can navigate the challenges of discussing polarizing civic topics in their classrooms.
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World Day of Social Justice Activities
Students can explore ways to bring about meaningful change with this collection of resources and journal prompts.
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12 Great On-Demand Webinars for Teachers
Explore these on-demand webinars for teachers at your own pace for inspiring and insightful professional learning from leading experts.
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Teaching the History and Legacies of Canada’s Residential Schools
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Virtual
Gain confidence, skills and resources to teach the history and legacies of Canada’s Residential Schools in this interactive online facilitated course.
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Approaching Election Season as a Teaching Opportunity
Educators have the opportunity to empower students to become active participants in our democracy.
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Voices of the Holocaust: New York Workshop
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In this workshop, participants will explore Jewish life in pre-war North Africa, highlighting the diversity of Jewish communities across Morocco, Algeria, Libya, and Tunisia and integrating stories that are often marginalized in learning about historical Jewish life and the Holocaust. This event will be held in-person.
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Teaching Democracy and Freedom: Facing History’s Approach to US History
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Boston, MA
Explore Facing History's new US History Curriculum Collection, which focuses on themes of Democracy and Freedom and provides resources for historical inquiry-based learning while developing students' civic agency. This event will be hosted in-person.
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Women's Power in the Struggle for Freedom and Equal Rights
Throughout history, women have shaped and advanced human rights and democratic ideals by challenging societal norms and championing gender equality and civic freedom.
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Coming of Age in a Complex World: A Mini-Course for ELA Educators
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Explore hands-on strategies to teach coming-of-age texts and literature, centering students’ identities and lived experiences as young adults.
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28 Social-Emotional Learning Activities for the Classroom
Use these simple social-emotional learning activities to incorporate SEL in your lesson plans and classroom routines.
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We Learn by Doing and Reflecting: Civic Voice and Action
Discover best practices on cultivating your students’ voices and facilitating civic action projects.
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Starting the School Year With Connection and Community
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Virtual
Join us to prepare for the coming school year as we explore teaching strategies and flexible resources designed to help you begin getting to know your students and facilitate the process of creating an open, supportive, and reflective classroom community.
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