UNITED STATES The U.S. has seven Nobel prize winners this year, and all but one are immigrants. (Minnesotan Bob Dylan is, not for the first time, a spoiler.) (Wall Street Journal) Use our study guide to learn more about the Nobels—and some ignoble recipients. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas Almost all the U.S. Nobel … Continue reading Nobels are Pouring Across the Border
EDUCATION What will the top education stories in 2016 be? Keep your eye on Common Core, and check out the new Every Student Succeeds Act. (NPR) Want to keep track of the latest in education? Join your local Alliance for Geographic Education. Teachers, scroll down for a round-up of the 2016 presidential candidates’ words and deeds on education. Discussion Ideas Watch the nice overview video. … Continue reading Six Education Stories to Watch in 2016
WORLD Dozens of migrants have drowned in the Mediterranean after a boat carrying an estimated 137 people sank south of Sicily. (BBC) Use this excellent activity to better understand patterns of human migration in the Mediterranean basin and elsewhere. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit, including a link to today’s MapMaker Interactive map. Discussion Ideas Why are … Continue reading Another Migrant Boat Sinks in Mediterranean
