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Global Politics Lesson Plans

Help high school students understand global politics through lessons on current events, global issues, diplomacy, and international power dynamics.

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Labor Day History Lesson Plans & Teaching Resources

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2026 Election Lesson Plans and Teaching Resources

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America at 250: From Revolution to Republic

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Civics Lesson Plans for Elementary Students

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American History: Teaching Missing Narratives

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Foundations of Democracy and Government: Lessons and Resources

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AFT Book Club: A Conversation with Skye Perryman of Democracy Forward

August 30, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT

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Fight for Affordability: AFT Campaign Flyer on Medical Debt, Credit, and Student Loans

Handout • Grades 11-12, Higher Education, Adult Education, Paraprofessional and School Related Personnel, Specialized Instructional Support Personnel

AFT

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Disability Pride: Quest for a More Perfect Union

July 13, 2026

Heidi Goger

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US Citizenship by Naturalization

Presentation • Grades 9-12, Higher Education, Adult Education

David Vail

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Medicaid Work Requirements and the CMS Medical Frailty Rule: A Physician Brief

Article • Higher Education, Adult Education, Professional Development, Specialized Instructional Support Personnel

The 80 Million

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Is America Still a Democracy? Comparing the 2026 V-Dem and Freedom House Reports

Article • Grades 9-12, Higher Education, Adult Education

Albert Shanker Institute

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You're Eligible Situations - (YES) Voting in 2026 - Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan • Grades 9-12, Higher Education, Adult Education, Professional Development

us.vote – How to Vote in America

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Credit Reporting and Scores: An Introduction

Adult Education

AFT

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Managing Personal Finances

Grades 9-12, Higher Education, Adult Education, Professional Development

David Vail

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How AFT Fights for Affordable Lives for Our Members

July 01, 2026

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