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Curricula and lesson plans on topics ranging from climate change to happiness.

Words That Inspire: You Have My Permission to Wear a Hoodie Every Day

In the wake of Trayvon Martin’s death, what advice should a mother give to her young, brown son? Use Rasha Hamid's words to start a discussion with your students about what this tragedy means.

Jing Fong May 14, 2012

Curriculum & Resources: Cooperative Teach-In

The Cooperative Teach-in is a nationwide initiative that engages campuses with the cooperative movement through events, programs, and projects.

Jing Fong May 04, 2012

Visual Learning: It's in the Bag

This Visual Learning activity will get students thinking about how we use plastic, and the implications of living conveniently.

Mirabai Troll May 11, 2012

Winter 2012 Writing Competition Winners

May 11, 2012

Spotlight on Green

A collection of education resources about "Green." From the environment to the economy, bring green into the classroom.

Jing Fong Apr 24, 2012

Global Oneness Project

Jing Fong Mar 26, 2012

Smart Like You

Mar 13, 2012

The Corporation

Watch a new video about an eighth grade class using The Corporation film as a discussion starter. Share with your students using free curriculum from The Ontario Institute of Studies in Education.

Jing Fong Mar 13, 2012

Visual Learning: Who Is That Masked Man?

This Visual Literacy lesson will get your students thinking about the Occupy Wall Street movement, and what's behind a mask.

Mirabai Troll Mar 26, 2012

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Teaching with The Story of Stuff

YES! Recommends: The Story of Stuff Project

The Story of Stuff Project now offers more films that explain and inform. Check out The Story of Broke, The Story of Citizens United v. FEC, and don't miss out on free curriculum from Facing the Future.

Jing Fong Mar 13, 2012

De-Stress Your Classroom

Edutopia bundle of resources on meditation programs that can be used in school. Steps and benefits to bringing meditation to the classroom.

Jing Fong Mar 13, 2012

Teaching Social Movements

A collection of YES! resources for teaching about Occupy and other social movements.

Jing Fong Feb 29, 2012

Author Response to Fall 2011 Writing Competition Winners

Kate Sheppard Jan 26, 2012

College Winner Cherese Smith Essay on "Why My Dad's Going Green"

Cherese Smith Jan 26, 2012

Powerful Voice Winner Wesely Mikiska Essay on "Why My Dad's Going Green"

Wesely Mikiska Jan 26, 2012

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