Sharing the gift of being a woman
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When I walked among the crowd at the United State of Women Summit, my first thought was, “Wow, I’ve never been surrounded by so many women before.” Continue reading
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A high school senior’s top 6 NewsHour-reviewed books to read before college
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By Amanda Wilcox The following six books have had a great impact on me not just due to their authors’ talent for writing, but…read more
College application stress can distort your goals for life
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Now that I’m 16 and a junior in high school, the prospect of college applications has created a desperate scramble to turn myself into the best candidate possible. Continue reading
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Student Reporting Labs STEM Lesson Plan: Climate Change, Salmon and NOAA
In this PBS Student Reporting Labs video, Oregon teens consult government agencies on the consequences of unchecked human actions on the natural environment. Problems associated with warming waters, climate change, and suburban development, brings the expression “think globally, act locally” home with the very real impacts on the commercially important sock-eye salmon of the Pacific Northwest. Students are exposed to the work of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the research and resources they provide. Continue reading
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Gerrymandering and partisan politics in the U.S.
The practice of drawing congressional district lines to benefit one political party over another is known as gerrymandering and dates back to the 19th century. Continue reading
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Debating Our Destiny: Do Presidential Debates Matter? – Lesson Plan
The presidential debates have been an important part of the U.S. election process for decades, but how much do they really influence voters? In this lesson, students will watch video clips from PBS NewsHour’s “Debating Our Destiny” with Jim Lehrer, which includes famous debate moments as well as interviews with the candidates themselves. Continue reading
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Where do the presidential candidates stand on education?
As Election Day approached, the candidates running for president have made and effort to appeal to parents, teachers and students by showing them where they stand on education.
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Candidates cite security qualifications after weekend attacks
Following pipe bomb attacks over the weekend, the presidential candidates each took a moment to assure voters of their national security qualifications. Continue reading
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