Teaching About Mass Incarceration: The Ongoing Narrative of Racial Oppression

Allegations of sexual assault and harassment have dominated the news this week. This edition of The Moment offers resources that can guide you through tough but necessary classroom conversations about consent and responsibility.
Digital literacy is a set of critical skills students need to effectively evaluate information online and to keep themselves safe and their data secure. This edition of The Moment offers student-friendly videos, lessons for all grade levels and professional development for educators who want to hone their own digital literacy skills.
Since the deadly "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, we've been discouraged by the visibility of hate in schools, but also inspired by courageous acts of resistance. These stories offer opportunities to reflect on the legacy of Charlottesville—and the path toward a world without hate.
Thousands of students participated in the #Enough National School Walkout, sponsored by Women's March Youth EMPOWER. This edition of The Moment chronicles the walkout and other actions taken by student leaders, highlights a walkout-themed Learning Plan, and offers encouragement for bringing activism into the elementary classroom.
Students notice when Black history is taught only in February, but they deserve to learn this American history year-round. These resources emphasize engaging students' communities and lived experiences, including how you can incorporate local stories in lessons—and move Black history from the margins to your everyday curriculum.