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Outdated, but still incredible:

StoryCorps: Sharing real stories in a way children can relate

Loving this new website, StoryCorps, they have started an initiative to animate the stories of survivors and their families from 9/11 as well as other stories, using their own voices.  The series is up for an Emmy, and for good reason.  The stories are touching, the animation is great, and the voices are real.  A great resource for educators K-College for a social studies curriculum, or for simply sharing quality audiovisual material in the classroom.  My favorite story so far is John and Joe, brothers who both died in the 9/11 attacks.

Inspirational video for teachers

If you haven't seen it, you should!  Boy speaks to Dallas ISD:



I LOVE this video.  It makes me tear up no matter how many times I see it.  I think it is powerful for teachers, but I think it also could be powerful to show students the impact they can have on their own lives.