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Student Voices July 22 2022

Book Q&A: Frances Kai-Hwa Wang on discovering identity in 'You Cannot Resist Me When My Hair is in Braids'
NewsHour Classroom intern Evelyn Chi speaks with author and journalist Frances Kai-Hwa Wang about her new book, 'You Cannot Resist Me When My Hair is in Braids.'
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Student Voices March 30 2022

Student Recommends: Tahereh Mafi’s novel 'An Emotion of Great Delight'
In this first entry of our new Student Recommends series, Eshaan Mani says, "As an Indian American, I could identify with some aspects of Shadi’s struggle to find her place living between cultural lines — sometimes she feels like she’s leading two lives..."
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Educator Voices March 18 2022

Why we have to teach 'sad things'
Hear from one teacher on why its so important to teach accurate history, especially when it causes discomfort
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Lesson Plan March 04 2022

Lesson Plan: Write a letter to your middle school self

Give advice to a younger version of yourself in this creative writing activity
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Lesson Plan February 02 2022

Lesson plan: Explore art and movement inspired by Jacob Lawrence's Migration series

Engage in a "close reading" of a timeless Jacob Lawrence painting through art-making, observation and analysis
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Lesson Plan January 19 2022

Lesson Plan: Pandemic poetry

Students will watch Jasmine Gardosi perform her poem on an actual roller coaster and then craft their own poem
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Post December 09 2021

What does it mean to be a caregiver?
A fun, thoughtful activity, perfect for before winter break
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Lesson Plan December 09 2021

Lesson plan: What’s your “Brief But Spectacular” take?

Every Thursday night, the PBS NewsHour profiles people and their passions. Now you can join the fun...
Nathan Hale High School seniors join with others to protest against racial inequality in the aftermath of the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd on their graduation day in Seattle
Lesson Plan December 01 2021

Lesson plan: Discussing racist incidents with students
Demonstrators march up Lake City Way NE as Nathan Hale High School seniors join with others to prot…
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Student Voices September 22 2021

Office Hours podcast with author Thirii Myo Kyaw Myint
This is the second entry of Office Hours, NewsHour EXTRA's podcast devoted to students interviewing their favorite professors about their work
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