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March 31 honors the life and legacy of César Chávez, whose tireless work on behalf of agricultural workers in the 1960s earned him the respect
March 31, 2020
March 31 honors the life and legacy of César Chávez, whose tireless work on behalf of agricultural workers in the 1960s earned him the respect
We here at School Library Connection, like most of our dear readers out there in the field, are sheltering in place today and seeking new
Policeman. Fireman. Salesman. As their names suggest, these occupations have historically been associated with men. In the 21st century, our society is waking up to
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The students in our classrooms today have grown up with technologies that were once the stuff of science fiction. Social media apps—and the devices we
Discovering stories that represent diverse voices with inclusive experiences —without relying on stereotypes—can pose a challenge for educators. But teachers and librarians are discovering a
To help your students understand the nature of fake news (and spot misinformation themselves), give them historical context with this editorial cartoon from 1898 about
One of our goals as educators is to help our students understand how the world works. But in order to prepare the next generation of
Every month the SLC Reviews team rounds up a list of our favorite titles on a theme of our choice. Drawing inspiration from national holidays
The average age of an American soldier in Vietnam was 19. The majority of U.S. military deaths involved soldiers under the age of 22. Wars
You’d think that with today’s global interconnectedness, it would be easier than ever for great stories to “go viral.” Yet somehow, it seems like we’re
Podcasts might be the most popular way to hear news and entertainment today, but in fact, they’re a retrofitting of the world’s oldest broadcast medium:
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Religion is as ancient as civilization itself, and understanding a society’s religious beliefs and customs can offer a window into its culture and history. Today,
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Epidemics have the power to spread quickly, impacting travel, business, and public health. But pandemics are something else altogether: global events with the potential to
Epidemics can be attention-grabbing topics for students of health and medicine. But they are also great windows into the study of geography and history, showing
Your students have probably heard a lot about the coronavirus and its impact. However, chances are good that not all of it was true. After
The Black Death was the most devastating natural disaster in world history, killing an estimated 25 million people. Between headlines and horror movies, students are
