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This activity explores the ideas of “power over” and “power with” using a brainstorm and journaling.
This two-part lesson, intended for high school students, consists of two readings that will examine the limits on presidential power in the United States government and examine what authority the president legally holds through executive orders. Questions for discussion follow each reading, feel free to modify the questions for your students’ needs and current knowledge base of US government processes.
What is the Department of Education, and what does it do? What impact does it have on students, and how would things change if it were abolished? This two-part lesson consists of two readings that investigate the Department of Education as a historic and modern governmental agency. Questions for discussion follow each reading.
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English teacher Sarah Outterson-Murphy provides brief descriptions of a range of short stories and novels exploring a changing climate, with questions for discussion. (Updated
Students discuss the land where they live, and the Indigenous peoples who once lived there. Then they get to know each other by reflecting on four aspects of their lives, using
A collection of community building activities, SEL Tips, games, and lessons on self-care to get your year off to a good start.
Being listened to helps human beings in profound ways. If listening exchanges are happening regularly, and with fidelity, there will be enough space for students to begin to really
Students explore the debate over the U.S.'s rising military budget and where young people stand on the issue.
Being listened to helps human beings in profound ways. It's useful to have students to participate in listening exchanges about anger when no one is angry. This will give students
These practices can help both young people and adults stay grounded when anxiety arises.
Students dive into a new report documenting how little the very rich are taxed - and what that might mean for the rest of us.
Congress has passed and President Biden has signed a new law making Juneteenth a federal holiday. Students learn about and discuss Juneteenth.
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After a spate of school shootings in the U.S., students examine the evidence and consider: What works to reduce gun violence in schools?
Students use signs from the protests following the Supreme Court’s landmark Dobbs ruling as a taking off place for discussion and dialogue on the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
This activity gives young people or adults an opportunity to share deeply about what they are grieving, how they are healing, and what support they need.
Students discuss the rising cost of goods and services and consider why this is happening and what people propose to do about it.
Students learn about three activists who are credited with starting the Stonewall Rebellion that launched the modern LGBTQ+ liberation movement.
Through readings, circle gatherings, and resources, students explore the history of Juneteenth and share their thoughts about community, liberation, and celebration.