Film Club: ‘Covid-19 Devastated Many Communities. But Not Cherokee Nation.’
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.“Covid-19 Devastated Many Communities. But Not Cherokee Nation.” is a five-minute film that touches on themes of community, history, leadership and justice. The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma has kept its Covid-19 death rate lower than most American…
Lesson of the Day: ‘How Long Covid Exhausts the Body’
Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “How Long Covid Exhausts the Body” by Josh KellerLong Covid is a chronic condition that affects millions of people infected with the coronavirus. These people struggle with exhaustion, cognitive problems and other long-lasting symptoms for months and years after initial infection.In this article, you will learn about the toll long Covid takes…
How Did the Covid-19 Pandemic Affect You, Your Family and Your Community?
It has been four years since the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a global pandemic on March 11, 2020. The New York Times writes of the anniversary:Four years ago today, society began to shut down.Shortly after noon Eastern on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared Covid — or “the coronavirus,” then the more…
Dry Nasal Covid-19 Vaccines: A Pain- and Needle-Free Alternative
We are honoring the top eight winners of our Student STEM Writing Contest by publishing their essays. This one is by Amy Ge.
Teenagers on How Covid Has Changed Them
I found ways to keep myself busy like binge-watching every TV show and movie, going on bike rides and baking, but spending most of my time on social media. I never felt dangerously bored or like I was going “insane” from not being able to go out, but still I made myself comfortable with living…
How Did Covid Change You?
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 to be a global pandemic. Two days later the United States designated it a national emergency.Five years ago, Covid took hold and the world transformed almost overnight. As routines and rituals evaporated, often replaced by grief, fear and isolation, many of us wondered: When will…
