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She/He/They/Them
Understanding Gender Identity
by Rebecca Stanborough
Part of the Informed! series
She/he/they/them. Why do we use gender pronouns? And why do some people wish to be referred to as "they"? What is gender identity all about? Students will learn to understand these terms and the reasons behind them. They will also learn how to deal with questions they may have about gender identity.
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Hate Crime in America
From Prejudice to Violence
by Danielle Smith-Llera
Part of the Informed! series
Hate crime in the United States is on the rise. The FBI has reported that hate crimes rose by 17 percent in 2017, increasing for the third straight year, and the trend continued into 2018 and 2019. The crimes are most commonly motivated by hatred related to race, ethnicity, or country of origin. Many crimes are also motivated by bias against sexual orientation or gender identity. Students will learn why hate crime is on the rise and how they can help combat it.
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Brink of Extinction
Can We Stop Nature's Decline?
by Eric Braun
Part of the Informed! series
An intergovernmental science agency recently concluded that one million species, plants, and animals are at risk of extinction because of nature's dangerous decline. What is the cause of this decline? And what are humans doing to protect themselves and other species? Readers will discover the facts behind this issue, the interconnectedness of species on Earth, and the immediate action needed to address the rapid loss of biodiversity.
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You Are Eating Plastic Every Day
What's in Our Food?
by Danielle Smith-Llera
Part of the Informed! series
Scientists have recently started studying plastic pollution and our food supply. And, make no mistake, you are eating microscopic pieces of plastic everyday. What does it mean for our health? And what can you do about it? Students will get practical tips on how they can get involved and become part of the solution.
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Sexual Harassment in the Age of #MeToo
Crossing the Line
by Rebecca Stanborough
Part of the Informed! series
More and more women and men are speaking up about harassment and sexual assault. Why now? What's changed? And why is there a backlash against it? Students will learn about the issue, with practical tips given on how they can get involved and become part of the solution.
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Surviving Social Media
Shut Down the Haters
by Eric Braun
Part of the Informed! series
Nearly 75 percent of the U.S. population uses social media. For students, it is often considered a lifeline to connecting with their peers and staying relevant. But there's a dark side as well. How much social media use is healthy? What happens when trolls take over? Where do you go for help? Readers will learn to understand the pros and cons of social media and how to make smart decisions about managing their online presence.
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Big Pharma and the Opioid Epidemic
From Vicodin to Heroin
by Eric Braun
Part of the Informed! series
More than 130 people a day in the U.S. die from opioid overdoses. Addiction to legal and illegal opioids has been declared a national crisis. The U.S. spends about $78.5 billion a year on treatment, criminal prosecution, and health care related to the crisis. What caused this massive problem? Can the crisis be slowed or reversed? Students will get practical tips on how to help someone suffering from an addiction or experiencing an overdose, and learn about how the nation is trying to deal with the crisis.
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Guns and the #NeverAgain Movement
What Would It Take to End Mass Shootings?
by Emma Carlson Berne
Part of the Informed! series
Mass shootings have dominated news cycles in recent years. Why are they happening? Are they happening more often? Why can't we stop them? What would it take? Is the answer more guns, or fewer guns? Should teachers be armed? Students will hear all sides of the story in order to make up their own mind, with practical tips given on how they can get involved and become part of the solution.
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The Deep State Conspiracy
Does It Exist?
by Eric Braun
Part of the Informed! series
What is the deep state conspiracy anyway? Does it exist? If not, how did it become something people believe? Students will learn how the idea arose, what the reality is, and learn how to separate fact from fiction.
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Immigration in America
Asylum, Borders, and Conflicts
by Danielle Smith-Llera
Part of the Informed! series
Immigration is a hot topic in the United States. What kind of immigration should be allowed? How should immigrants who have come into the United States illegally be treated? What about the DREAMers? Refugees seeking asylum? Will building a border wall keep out illegal immigrants and stop the flow of drugs into the U.S.? Might improving technology offer a better answer? Students will learn about the issues surrounding immigration and border security while discovering how they can get involved in helping to find a solution.
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