Education in Emergencies
Syria: Building a School From the Rubble
A lesson focused on the Syrian conflict that began in 2011. Fierce fighting and bombing have left the city of Raqqa in ruins. In 2018, a group of teenagers decided that, rather than waiting for others to rebuild the city’s schools, they would create ...
Education in Emergencies
Amazon Wildfires
In this lesson, students will discuss the human causes of Amazon rainforest destruction, explore the role of the Amazon in the lives of Indigenous people, and understand how the destruction of the Amazon can affect people’s lives. Using photos, stude...
Future of Work
Shining a Light: Empowering Students Through Solar Innovation
This case study is about how Teach For Nigeria fellow Ebenezer Anyaduegwu inspired students from underserved communities to become innovative leaders through transformative STEM education. By designing solar-powered appliances to address local energy...
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How Do We Work With Adult Learners?
This video from 2015 features staff members of Teach For Bangladesh, Enseña por México, and Teach For America discussing innovations in their approaches to programming. As you watch, consider what adult learning principles might be influencing their ...
Climate Education
Global Voices: Six Films on Asia-Pacific Communities Addressing the Climate Crisis
This playlist of films features different Asia-Pacific communities addressing the climate crisis in the Philippines, India, Indonesia, and Cambodia. It's hosted by Cinemata, a platform for social and environmental films in Asia-Pacific.
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Brittany Packnett: Inhumane Acts Dehumanise Us All
Paulo Freire wrote that the purpose of education is for the oppressed to liberate themselves and their oppressor. In this video from 2017, a Teach For America alumna and powerful leader of the Black Lives Matter movement discusses her personal experi...