Free speech and Trump’s reaction to NFL protesters
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Use this PBS NewsHour lesson plan to discuss President Trump’s comments that football players should be fired if they kneel during the national anthem. Continue reading
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Zika virus shadow looms over summer Olympics in Rio
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Concern surrounding Zika virus has taken center stage in Brazil, as local organizers of the upcoming 2016 Summer Olympic Games assure the world that the country is safe for athletes and tourists. Continue reading
How Muhammad Ali’s life reflected America’s struggles
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Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali died of natural causes on Friday in Phoenix, Arizona. He was 74. Continue reading
U.S. women’s soccer players demand equal pay for equal play
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Following last summer’s Women’s World Cup win, five top U.S. women’s soccer players say it’s time for them to be paid the same as their male counterparts. Continue reading
College football player with concussion transfers to play on
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In both professional and college-level football, concern about concussions has led to increased scrutiny of the sport and how teams handle injuries. 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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Student Reporting Labs STEM Lesson Plan: Design your own Ice Age hiking trail!
Challenge your students to design their own scenic hiking trail based on Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail. Continue reading
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