Civic Literacy
Participating effectively in civic life, staying informed and understanding government processes, and exercising the rights and obligations of citizenship.
Jan 04, 2016
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Reimagine Change-Making Education
With the help of a network of inspiring educators, Start Empathy has created a toolkit of fun games and simple activities that you can use to practice empathy with your students.
Jan 04, 2016
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Confront Stereotypes and Counter Xenophobia
Headlines about Islamic extremist attacks in Syria, Paris, and San Bernardino, California, along with rhetoric from the presidential campaign targeting Muslim immigrants, have raised anti-Muslim hostility to levels not seen since the attacks of September 11, 2001.
Dec 01, 2015
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Foster Dialogue About Social Issues
PBS’s POV documentaries are a valuable resource for teachers and students. Did you know that more than 80 POV films are available to educators and librarians for free? Use the companion lesson plans to present POV films to your class.
Dec 01, 2015
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Develop Peacemaking Skills
On the morning of September 11, 2001, Dr. Judith Myers-Walls, Professor of Human Development and Family Studies at Purdue University, was getting ready for work and watching the morning news when she saw the tragic events of that day unfold. She had significant experience with preparing materials to help parents and other adults talk to children about media events such as those.
Dec 01, 2015
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Encourage Understanding of Refugees
Published by the Cultural Orientation Resource Center, Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL), the Refugee Backgrounder provides resettlement communities with basic information about Syrian refugees. It includes a brief guide to Syria’s history, people, and cultures and looks at the current crisis in Syria and conditions faced by refugees.BROWSE TOPICS
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