Examine what makes an effective leader by watching clips of two principals who are striving to improve their schools where a vast majority of the students come from low-income families. Analyze the leadership skills of someone you know. Details »
Classroom Resources
Explore parent-child relationships by comparing interactions between Rocky and her mother to other parent-child interactions, including students dealing with their parents. Compose a letter to a parent or guardian encouraging a response. Details »
Explore the non-traditional approach to bookmaking of contemporary book artist Julie Chen. Reflect on the definition of a book, consider how books are made, collaborate and brainstorm ways to push the boundaries of books and explore books as sculpture. Details »
Inspire civic awareness and promote student activism by exploring stories of how ordinary citizens accomplished extraordinary changes. Examine the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship. Details »
Investigate the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship focusing on examples of citizens who took action to affect positive changes. Explore ways in which students can become involved in their communities. Details »
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