Undocumented Student Looks to DACA for Hope
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Dani, a student at Pflugerville High School in Pflugerville, Texas, is one of the many undocumented immigrants who was brought to the U.S. illegally by…read more
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Tweets from The March on Washington
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Journalism students from Ithaca College came to Washington, D.C., to cover the events of the 50th anniversary of the landmark March on Washington. We are…read more
Perspectives from the Mall: The March on Washington 50 Years Later
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Journalism students from Ithaca College came to Washington, D.C., to cover the events of the 50th anniversary of the landmark March on Washington. Throughout the day, they…read more
Firefighting Summer Camp Seeks Female Recruits
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by Elizabeth Jones Fewer than four out of every 100 firefighters are women, according to national statistics, but Arlington County is making a strong effort…read more
Student Documentary Looks at the Human Side of The Voting Rights Act
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Students at McComb High School in McComb, Miss., recently came to Washington, D.C., to premiere a 10-minute documentary they made about their hometown and its…read more
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Connection Challenge: Students leave social comfort zones to build stronger, safer communities
Inspired by Parkland students, schools across the U.S. participated in the Connection Challenge as a way to step out of their comfort zones and connect with other young people at school who they wouldn’t normally interact with. Continue reading
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Ten classroom resources for teaching students about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
April 4, 2018, marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of civil rights leader Dr.…
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Lesson plan: Brown v. Board of Education and the story of Prince Edward County Schools
Use this lesson plan to learn more about the life of Linda Brown and the impact of the Brown v. Board of Education case in the U.S. today. Continue reading
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March For Our Lives: Ways to debrief with students this week
While other events make the news headlines, the March For Our Lives is likely still playing a key part in your students’ lives, even those who may not have attended any events over the weekend. Use these videos and student voice pieces to debrief on the March and discuss next steps forward. Continue reading
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‘We were there. We were making history.’ Students reflect on the March For Our Lives
From registering voters to student reporting, from the role of race to the underrepresentation of trans youth voices, five students share their reflections on the March For Our Lives. Continue reading
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