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King: A Life—A Conversation with Jonathan Eig and Adam Green
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Facing History Staff
The life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. is explored in discussion with the author of the bestselling biography King: A Life and scholar Adam Green.
Teaching about the January 6 Insurrection and its Impact on US Democracy
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Julie Halterman
The January 6 insurrection remains important to understand and discuss, as well as the larger questions it raises about the state of US democracy. A recent poll found that 52% of young people between 18 and 29 believe that either US democracy is "in trouble" or "failed," while only 7% agree that it is "healthy," further highlighting the need to teach students about democratic institutions.
Media Literacy and Digital Citizenship Lesson Plan Ideas
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Grace Ruiter
Use these media literacy and digital citizenship lesson plans to foster students’ digital literacy and spur healthy habits around media and technology use.