Local news in the classroom: Weekly roundup March. 5 – 11
Good afternoon,
The HERstory event will be held at the Museum of Art History (MAH) this Thursday, March 13th, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. It will feature guest speakers, hands-on activities, and women-focused organizations. The MAH will showcase the enduring and evolving impact of female leadership and vision in shaping our community in Santa Cruz County. To see more details, click this link.
Current events to use in your classroom
Explore the linked lesson plans below for simple ways to facilitate reflection on these local events. Interested in more stories? Browse all our recent coverage here.
LOCAL NEWS
CALIFORNIA NEWS
Student Opportunities
Student Stories
Student Stories is a place for students to have their voices heard by the community and the rest of Santa Cruz County. It is designed to showcase stories, events, clubs, and opinions authored by students in Santa Cruz County. Students can either submit ideas or completed stories. Learn more here and reach out if you have any questions. 
EDUCATOR RESOURCES
PBS LearningMedia
PBS provides teachers with free lesson plans, as well as guides for creating their own lessons. The site also has a separate, student-only portal where learners can access lesson materials.
Current Event Discussion Guide
- Our current event discussion guide is a great activity to engage with local news and can be used for any article. Below is the lesson plan and the bilingual guide.
Educator Page
- You can find more resources on our Educator Page, including a media literacy guide, specific new quizzes and more.
Reminder on student access
Thank you for all the hard work you do in the community and for supporting our educational programs, helping the younger generations learn media literacy skills, and become invested community members and democratic citizens. If you’d like to learn more about our school programs, get more involved or have any questions, please reach out.
Best,
Eetai
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