Inside the Online World of Fake News with BuzzFeed's Craig Silverman
Craig Silverman from BuzzFeed News shares his work as a fake news expert and how young people can become better consumers of news.
Advocating for Genocide Prevention: A Q&A With Mike Brand
Genocide prevention advocate Mike Brand talks about the power young people hold in helping to prevent genocides.
The Reichstag Fire: The Shift from Democracy to Dictatorship
Germany's Reichstag Fire is seen as a cautionary tale about the fragility of democracy.
The Meaning of Home
In this lesson, students reflect on notable quotes about home and watch Pico Iyer’s TED Talk to examine and build on their understanding of home.
Teaching the Election: A Workshop for New England Educators
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Boston, MA
This workshop will support educators in teaching and guiding students’ understanding of elections and the importance of democratic dialogue. This event will occur in-person.
All Community Read: Six Powerful Titles Made Our List
Use this list of recommended resources to join in our Borders-and-Belonging-themed All Community Read.
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Holocaust and Human Behavior
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Virtual
This online course includes teaching strategies about the Holocaust and the themes of ethics and responsibility.
Reflecting on Media Literacy Skills and their Importance
Students reflect on what they learnt during the unit and discuss the importance of media literacy skills
Staying Safe Online
Students consider the benefits and risks of the Internet, and reflect on what they can do to stay safe online.
Assessing How the Media and Information Landscape Impacts Democracy
Students reflect on the relationship between democracy and the media and information landscape.
Learning to Navigate Generative AI
Students explore what generative AI is and the impact that it can have on both education and society.