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National Women's Hall of Fame

National Women's Hall of Fame: Marian Wright Edelman

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life of the founder of the Children's Defense Fund. Marian Wright Edelman is a tireless champion for civil rights and an advocate for children.
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Other

Kansas Collection Articles: Orphan Trains of Kansas

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, presented by The Kansas Collection, provides insight into the westward expansion of orphan children from New York City. The page houses links to stories, newspaper articles, history, and graphics associated with the Orphan...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Fly Away Home by Eve Bunting

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson is part of a week-long unit. It focuses on the pre-reading phase of guided reading. It aims to activate prior knowledge, preview vocabulary, and set a purpose for reading. This book deals with a very sensitive issue that most...
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Website
Digital History

Digital History: Newsies

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the real lives of young, poor urban boys who tried to make a living selling newspapers on the street corners of American cities.
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Article
PBS

Pbs.org: Education: 7 Ways Teachers & School Leaders Can Support Students in a (Post) Pandemic Year

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The Multiple Pandemics and the Impact on Emotional Health: As students return to school, remediating learning loss is a high priority for school leaders and teachers. While some educators may feel better equipped to address the learning...