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Teaching in the Downturn
The economic crisis is a massive problem, but teachers don't have to become its powerless victims. It's true that schools are facing cutbacks, students are being uprooted by foreclosures and teachers' own families are facing hardship. But this is also a teachable moment.
"We Have to Believe We Can Get Through This"
Experts explain where the economy is heading and offer tips for empowering your students to deal with change.
How School Taught Me I Was Poor
A personal account of the "hidden curriculum" that shames and blames students in poverty. With professional development questions by Sonia Nieto.
Chicago Students Rise Up
Even in flush economic times, schools in low-income communities operate on a shoestring. A diverse group of Illinois students is rising up against unequal school funding.
Economic Injustice Affects Us All (Grades 7-12)
Most of us have seen our wages stagnate, but CEO pay has grown by leaps and bounds. This lesson plan lets your students find creative ways to illustrate the facts. From the Viva La Causa teaching kit.
ABCs of Domestic Poverty
What you don't know about poverty can hurt you - and your students. No matter what your economic background, these lesson plans help put poverty in perspective.
• Poverty Lesson for Teachers
• Calculating the Poverty Line (Grades 3 and up)
• Interpreting Wealth Disparities (Grades 6 and up)
• Wealth Matters (Grades 9-12)
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