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.
Back to School in an Election Year: Upholding a Healthy Democracy
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Virtual
How do we help students understand the factors that contribute to the strength of a democracy? How do we explore the fragility of democracy and the divides that tear at the fabric of society? In this session we will delve into these questions with attention to the ways in which educators can cultivate civic agency.
Educating for Youth Voting & Civic Participation with CIRCLE
On-Demand
Virtual
This webinar dispels common misconceptions about youth civic engagement and discusses how to educate for informed and equitable voting amid rising polarization.
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.
Voting Rights and Political Access with Dr. Carol Anderson
On-Demand
Virtual
This webinar examines the history of suffrage in the US and how political access has been both restricted and obtained.
Democracy & Freedom: Facing History’s Approach to Teaching US History for NYCPS
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New York, NY
This workshop is for New York City Public School middle and high school teachers and will explore how to incorporate new Facing History resources into US History classrooms. Registration is now closed.
Democracy in Action: Teaching about the 2024 Election & Educating for Civic Participation
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Virtual
Join any or all of the six sessions in this learning series on the health of our democracy, voting and elections, and young people's civic participation.
Teaching Standing up for Democracy in PSHE and Citizenship Lessons
On-Demand
Virtual
Explore our new resource, Standing Up for Democracy, which is suitable for Citizenship, History, PSHE, and Tutor time.
An Introduction to Teaching Standing Up for Democracy
On-Demand
Virtual
An introduction to our Standing Up for Democracy unit, which provides resources and strategies to support Citizenship and PSHE education in the classroom.
Opportunities and Challenges: Teaching Current Events in Jewish Educational Settings
On-Demand
Virtual
During this webinar, facilitators share classroom tips and tools that educators can use to engage students in productive and meaningful discussions about current world issues.
Responding to Hate in Your School
On-Demand
Virtual
During this webinar, we discussed the challenges schools face when confronting the persistence of racism and antisemitism and provided resources to help you respond to hatred in your schools.
The Struggle for Racial Justice and Voting with Dr. Carol Anderson
On-Demand
Virtual
Free and fair elections are the foundation of all democracies. The US Voting Rights Act of 1965 established protections for all Americans, especially for Black Americans. However the 2013 Supreme Court decision Shelby County v Holder dismantled key elements of the Voting Rights Act and voter suppression efforts are ongoing across the country.