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Let’s Talk About Anti-Blackness
Resources for talking with students about anti-Black racism and related issues like colorism, U.S. history of slavery, and police brutality.
Tough Topics Discussion Guides
Let’s Talk About Mass Incarceration
And related issues like race, poverty, and punishment.
“Why Bother to Vote?” Student Writing Lesson
Is not voting a responsible option in a presidential election?
The YES! National Student Writing Competition
Students read and respond to a YES! article. Check out the winning essays from recent contests.
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Visual Learning: What’s the Buzz?
This Visual Learning Lesson will get your students thinking about the importance of honey bees and the effects of commercial pesticide-use on colony health.
2015 Greatest Hits :: Most Popular YES! Education Resources
We pay close attention to the newsletter features you do—and don’t—like. Below you’ll find the “greatest hits” from the past school year, including our six most-read items. Enjoy reconnecting with popular lesson
“Learning That Matters” Student Writing Lesson
Describe a teacher or a classroom experience that helped make learning joyful and meaningful for you. Conversely, what message do you have for teachers and administrators who make learning tedious, even painful?
“Letting Go of Worry” Student Writing Lesson
What is one worry you’d like to throw away? What would you replace your worry with, and what would you—and possibly those around you— gain by not having that worry in your
“Digital Empathy” Student Writing Lesson
What are some ways—digital or otherwise—that you get strength and support to fight world suck with awesome?
“Restorative Justice” Student Writing Lesson
Do teachers and administrators at your school discipline students with dignity? Or with disrespect?
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