How this student became the “Quarantine Chef” during COVID
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Student Voice: What “back to normal” means for this Chinese student
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In this student voice feature, Zhiming Gu reports from China about life with few cases of COVID-19 but the ever-present danger of return. Continue reading
Student Voice: When TikTok and Tiger King are more important than homework
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“Do what makes you happy,” writes eleventh grader John Barnes. “If that’s scrolling on TikTok for three hours, then by all means, go for it.” Continue reading
Student Voice: Advice on how to manage remote learning from students who’ve been there
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In this Student Voice, hear from educator Jori Kulder and her students who offer advice about COVID-19 after living through the Paradise wildfires in California. Continue reading
Student Voice: Students share what learning is like under COVID-19
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Hear from middle school to college-aged students in the U.S. and China about the effects of coronavirus on their education. Continue reading
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Explainer: Trump’s executive orders and the limits of presidential power
In this lesson, explore the long-standing constitutional controversies around the power of executive orders. Continue reading
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Who decides whether or not schools should reopen?
In this NewsHour lesson, find out who actually decides how and when schools open, and the role students may play in the decision. Continue reading
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Teach your students about the 75th anniversary of Hiroshima
Learn about the 75th anniversary of America’s dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Continue reading
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Ask Juliette Kayyem: What will it take for communities to feel safe reopening schools?
Listen to this interview with Juliette Kayyem and discuss how safe reopening might be possible. Continue reading
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How the Electoral College and claims of voter fraud may complicate election 2020
Listen to this podcast produced by EXTRA interns and discuss the electoral college and mail in voting. Continue reading
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