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Curated OER

College Education

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
What do Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg have in common? They're both billionaires, and neither one has a college degree! Using the website, scholars explore whether having a college education is truly worth the money it costs. They read...
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ProCon

Student Loan Debt

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Should college loan debt be easier to discharge in bankruptcy? Scholars sort through the top three pros and cons to decide for themselves in preparation for a class debate or discussion. Learners may also participate in an online poll to...
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ProCon

President Ronald Reagan

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
At 69 years old, Ronald Reagan was the oldest man ever to be elected president in the United States. After reviewing a thorough history of Reagan's presidency, pupils read the main pro and con arguments to determine if he was a good...
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Library of Congress

Loc: congress.gov: Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009

For Students 9th - 10th
The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, 2009 amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It redefines the circumstances under which unlawful employment practice occurs. A summary of the Bill and its status is included.
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National Women's Hall of Fame

National Women's Hall of Fame: Edith Nourse Rogers

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Women's Hall of Fame recognizes Edith Nourse Rogers for her work as a political leader during the 1920s and 1930s, in addition to her legislation that established the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps.

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