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July 22, 2026

Teaching America 250 with Judy Woodruff’s America at a Crossroads: Fostering Nuanced Classroom Discussion

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, educators face the important task of helping students navigate a complex national narrative.

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Midterm Elections: Nonpartisan Tools to Prepare Students for Civic Engagement
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Midterm Elections: Nonpartisan Tools to Prepare Students for Civic Engagement

July 29, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT

Midterm Elections: Nonpartisan Tools to Prepare Students for Civic Engagement

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Building Civic Engagement with Student-led High School Voter Registration Drives
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Building Civic Engagement with Student-led High School Voter Registration Drives

July 28, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT

Building Civic Engagement with Student-led High School Voter Registration Drives

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Paper Trails: Tracing Migration Through Family Stories in American History for Grades 6-12
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Paper Trails: Tracing Migration Through Family Stories in American History for Grades 6-12

July 23, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

Paper Trails: Tracing Migration Through Family Stories in American History for Grades 6-12

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Teaching Native American History and Culture: Reframing Curriculum and Representation
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Teaching Native American History and Culture: Reframing Curriculum and Representation

July 22, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT

Teaching Native American History and Culture: Reframing Curriculum and Representation

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Action Civics in Elementary Classrooms: Student Voice and Civic Engagement
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Action Civics in Elementary Classrooms: Student Voice and Civic Engagement

July 21, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

Action Civics in Elementary Classrooms: Student Voice and Civic Engagement

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Stories That Shaped a Nation: Jewish Immigration to the United States
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Stories That Shaped a Nation: Jewish Immigration to the United States

July 21, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT

Stories That Shaped a Nation: Jewish Immigration to the United States

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America at 250: From Revolution to Republic
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America at 250: From Revolution to Republic

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America at 250: From Revolution to Republic

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American History: Teaching Missing Narratives
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American History: Teaching Missing Narratives

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American History: Teaching Missing Narratives

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Independence Day: July 4th Activities
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Independence Day: July 4th Activities

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Independence Day: July 4th Activities

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From Mandatory Reporting to Mandatory Supporting: Building Stronger School Systems for Families

July 30, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT

From Mandatory Reporting to Mandatory Supporting: Building Stronger School Systems for Families

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We Shall Overcome, Again

May 18, 2026
We Shall Overcome, Again

Randi Weingarten
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Healthcare Costs and Medical Debt: What Members and Families Need to Know

May 06, 2026
Healthcare Costs and Medical Debt: What Members and Families Need to Know

Vin Gupta, MD, MPA
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Voter Suppression Will Not Have the Last Word

May 04, 2026
Voter Suppression Will Not Have the Last Word

Albert Shanker Institute
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AFT Book Club: A Conversation with Jonathan Kozol

May 17, 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM EDT

AFT Book Club: A Conversation with Jonathan Kozol

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Kids Audiobook | The Hip Hop Kidpreneur Movement: 25 Cool Ways for Kids to Start Their Own Business!

Lesson Plan, Media, Presentation • PreK, Grades K-12, Paraprofessional and School Related Personnel, Specialized Instructional Support Personnel
Kids Audiobook | The Hip Hop Kidpreneur Movement: 25 Cool Ways for Kids to Start Their Own Business!

TheHipHop Teacher
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Women's History Month and the Stories We Still Struggle to Tell

March 23, 2026
Women's History Month and the Stories We Still Struggle to Tell

Sari Beth Rosenberg
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AFT Book Club: A Conversation with Sharon McMahon

June 14, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT

AFT Book Club: A Conversation with Sharon McMahon

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Americans Need Relief, Not War

March 16, 2026
Americans Need Relief, Not War

Randi Weingarten
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Free Professional Development for Paraprofessionals at the 2026 Share My Lesson Virtual Conference

March 10, 2026
Free Professional Development for Paraprofessionals at the 2026 Share My Lesson Virtual Conference

Andy Kratochvil

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