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Where You Grow Up Matters

UNITED STATES New studies show that where poor kids grow up has a huge effect on how much money they earn as adults. How does your county measure up? (New York Times) “Neighborhoods matter in a really big way,” says one researcher. Use our resources to better understand neighborhoods. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas … Continue reading Where You Grow Up Matters

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Classroom Ideas, Current Event Connection, Main

Titanic Letter Up for Sale

WORLD An aristocratic survivor describes her irritation at treatment in England amid allegations she and her husband bribed their way to safety on an almost-empty lifeboat. (Telegraph) Our Titanic resources put the tragedy in context for the classroom. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas Take a look at the 22-second scene above. It’s a deleted … Continue reading Titanic Letter Up for Sale

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