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On Wednesday night, at least 12 people including a sheriff’s deputy were killed in a mass shooting at Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks, Calif.…read more
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#MonitoringTheMidtermsAdvanced Placement coursesAP classesBeyond the BallotElection 2018Government & Civicsmidterms 2018Monitoring the MidtermsSocial StudiesSRLstudent reporting labsvotingWisconsin Public RadioWPRyouth voteListen to this teacher and student talk about gun control this election
Editor’s note: This election season, Wisconsin Public Radio is going “Beyond The Ballot,” finding out what people really care about. They’re meeting them where…read more
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The following lessons about neuroscience have been inspired by the book, “The Zombie Autopsies,” written by Steven C. Schlozman, M.D., and are intended to…read more
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American educator and television personality Fred Rogers of the television series “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” circa the 1980s. Photo by Fotos International/Courtesy of Getty Images …read more
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Bayard Rustin, seen here in 1964 surrounded by young people before a demonstration, was a a civil rights and a gay rights activist and chief…read more
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Lesson plan: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech as visual text
Students will examine why Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech was a defining moment in the Civil Rights Movement and explain their analysis through a visual drawing or illustration. Continue reading
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Lesson Plan: Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech as a work of literature
Students will study Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech and discuss the literary influences on King’s speech. Continue reading
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Student Voice: During teachers’ strike, LA school felt like a “ghost town”
Learn more about the Los Angeles teacher’s strike through the lens of LA high school senior Noor Aldayeh. Continue reading
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Study guide: William Barr’s nomination for attorney general
Use this NewsHour lesson to learn more about the nomination of William Barr for United States attorney general. Continue reading
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Native American tribes feel the impact of government shutdown
In this NewsHour lesson plan, learn how the government shutdown has affected Native American tribes who rely on federal funds allocated by treaty rights. Continue reading
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