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[PBS News Classroom @NewsHourExtra]

Join PBS @NewsHour EXTRA next Thurs. 2/11 at 7pm ET to hear from educators/school staff about how they're doing & to share stories on COVID, safety, mental health & to get support.

Guests @DrEricDing host @saribethrose.

All voices are welcome. RSVP: https://t.co/tKY3NMHjBX

[Illinois Holocaust Museum @ihmec]

Beyond establishing an understanding of government and its functions, this session incorporates exploration of identity, group membership, power, and privilege to sharpen students' ability to recognize the role bias plays in civic life.
Register here: https://t.co/E4k59SH8et

[CivxNow @CivxNow]

Most U.S. Social Studies Teachers Feel Unprepared to Teach Civic Learning, a Gap That Could Contribute to Truth Decay https://t.co/Hq5oSY3ln2

#EduForUSDemocracy #civxnow

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Dec. 14: Round-Up of Headlines and Lessons

Click https://t.co/hn3dNc97R3 to get top five headlines and the student-facing resource to tackle current events in the classroom

#electoralcollege #COVID19 #vaccine #herdimmunity #greennewdeal #parisagreement #SCOTUS #votingrights

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Dec. 7: Round-Up of Headlines and Lessons

Click https://t.co/yeAVy7HNaK to get top 5 headlines from the weekend and the student facing article to help tackle current events in the classroom

#COVID19 #SupremeCourt #TransgenderBan #FederalExecutions #Census2020

[PBS News Student Reporting Labs @ReportingLabs]

This Monday is the last day for Georgians to register to vote for the US Senate runoffs. Visit https://t.co/usKttOKsg9 for more info.

[Aspen Inst Citizenship & American Identity @AspenCitizen]

Listen in as @CitizenUniv CEO @ericpliu talks active citizenship and what it means to have faith in democracy on @mindofstatepod https://t.co/y8jv9XVe0x

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Nov. 30: Round-Up of Headlines and Lessons

Click to get our top 5 with the student-facing article to help you tackle current events in the classroom - https://t.co/QtwZLsR9Wi

#COVID19 #pandemic #pardon #environmentalracism #wildfires #2020census #immigration

[#ListenFirst Project @ListenFirstProj]

Thanksgiving dinner can become contentious for many families. @ericpliu talks about how to have more constructive conversation around the table this Thanksgiving. #WeavingCommunity #LetsGoThere
https://t.co/6rJEXVlIsC

[Brian Aspinall @mraspinall]

If you could talk to January 2020 teacher you, what would you say?

[Bites Media @bites_media]

Glad you could join us!

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@SMCOEHSSELA So happy you were able to join us! Hope you walked away with some great ideas!

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We hope you're feeling inspired to take on the most important conversations in your classroom! Thank you to @ADL_Education, Emily David at @Bites_Media, and @DebChad5
#LeanIntoCivics

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Glad the @bites_media and @ADL_Education resources are helpful!
"Very useful, for adult learners as well!"
"Yes - this really is a goldmine!"
#LeanIntoCivics

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Explore this essential question: What needs to change to increase voter turnout? This lesson includes great strategies for student engagement with a high-stakes topic. perspective taking, small group
https://t.co/uvZtatCJsk

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An opportunity to inspire students to contribute their voice and report about everyday democracy from @writingproject https://t.co/zQ9gnqyEuy
#LeanIntoCivics

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I used to think… now I think…
#LeanIntoCivics

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Writing prompts that help students reflect post-conversations..."What gave you an “aha” moment?” “What new questions do you have as a result of this discussion?” “If a friend who isn’t here asked you what you learned today, what would you tell them?" #LeanIntoCivics

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"Did we mention all of this is free?" 😁 @DebChad5
https://t.co/U9QhKeNbzO

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🎧🎤🎼 From our audience "Wide Open Spaces" by the Chicks, Hard Out Here by Lily Allen, "There's Something Happening Here," “You’ll Never Walk Alone” 🎼🎤🎧

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What song resonates with you about our political landscape?
@DebChad5 says ...
#LeanInToCivicsEd