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Racist, coded language and the “politics of distraction” in U.S. history

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Use this NewsHour lesson to discuss how President Trump’s racist tweets serve the “politics of distraction” and how such language has been used as an intentional device to divide the country throughout U.S. history. Continue reading →

Students’ take on the college admissions scandal

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Use this NewsHour lesson plan to learn more about the college admissions bribery scam and to hear directly from students on the matter. Continue reading →

20 pertinent classroom resources for Black History Month

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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

#MonitoringTheMidterms: How gerrymandering impacts your vote

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Use this lesson plan to learn more about how gerrymandering impacts your vote. Continue reading →

‘We were there. We were making history.’ Students reflect on the March For Our Lives

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From registering voters to student reporting, from the role of race to the underrepresentation of trans youth voices, five students share their reflections on the March For Our Lives. Continue reading →

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