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Franco Scardino

Franco Scardino is an educator with over two decades of experience teaching subjects such as Advanced Placement U.S. Government and Politics, Advanced Placement World History, and social science research. He has consulted for Oxford University Press in the development of a civics education curriculum, and he serves on the Social Studies Curriculum Writing Team for the NYC Department of Education. He is a member of the National Council for the Social Studies and the Conference Committee for the Organization of American Historians. Scardino received his Bachelor’s degree in history and economics from New York University, and his Master of arts in social studies from Teacher’s College, Columbia University.
U.S. Government and Politics Simplified

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U.S. Government and Politics Simplified

Mental Health Awareness Month Resources

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and educators are increasingly aware that integrating social-emotional learning into the curriculum is critical if we want students to succeed both in and out of the classroom. Download the thematic educator guides on Teaching About Anxiety and Mindfulness and Teaching About Student Wellness. Explore our specially curated collections on

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Books for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Each May, we honor the stories, histories, and cultures of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Below is a selection of acclaimed fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators to share with your students this month and throughout the year. AANHPI Creators – Middle School titles AANHPI Creators – High School titles .

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