Education in Emergencies
"Prepare with Pedro" Books and Activities
These resources by the American Red Cross are designed to teach young children and their families how to stay safe during disasters and emergencies through fun activities such as matching games and storybooks featuring Pedro the penguin.Topics covere...
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The Colonial Roots of Inequity and the Need for Culturally Relevant, Community Centered Education in Uganda
In this video from 2020, Teach For Uganda alumnus Charles Obore shares his reflections on the colonial roots of inequity, the need for culturally relevant education, and community-centered leadership.
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Teaching Critical Thinking through Art with the National Gallery of Art
Learn how to integrate works of art using Artful Thinking routines, effective strategies from Project Zero at Harvard University, in this interactive online course for teachers of all levels and subjects.
Education in Emergencies
Sounds of Conflict
Activities to discuss the bombing of civilian areas and international humanitarian law. Students need to imagine what it is like to experience an airstrike, what you would be thinking, and any words of comfort that could help. Students are also given...
Climate Education
Climate Change Country Profiles
The MECCE Project aims to increase the quality and quantity of climate communication and education (CCE) for the advancement of global climate literacy and action. Among many useful resources, they engage a large number of experts to develop “CCE Cou...
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Growth, Not Perfection
This video from 2014 shows how Teach For America alumnus Isaac Pollack, Principal of Carver High School in New Orleans, led his school guided by the simple belief that “it’s OK to make mistakes, just be better tomorrow than you were today.” This beli...