Film Club: ‘Why I Won’t Teach My Son ‘Black Codes’’
Find all our Film Club films here.“Why I Won’t Teach My Son ‘Black Codes’” is a four-minute animated film that touches on themes of race and parenting. It profiles Debra, a new mother, who describes her hopes and fears about raising a black son in America. Although her son is just 1, she knows soon…
Do We Need a Better Way to Teach Math?
How do you feel about mathematics? Have you ever found math to be fun or meaningful to your life? Are you ever confused, frustrated or intimidated by math? How do you feel about the way your school teaches math? Is it engaging or motivating? Does it make sense to you? What do you think would…
Should Schools Teach Mindfulness?
Have you ever tried mindfulness or meditation, practices that focus on the present moment and being aware of your thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations? If so, what was it like for you? If not, does it sound like something you’d like to try? Do you think that such practices have a place in schools? Why…
