AFT webinars cover civics, the election and more

AFT’s Share My Lesson series will present three webinars on Sept. 17, focusing on civics, the election and distance learning.

“Police in Schools: What the Data and Research Say and What You Need to Know” (5 p.m. EDT on Sept. 17) will share the latest information about the growth in the number of school resource officers in schools; the impact of SROs in schools on arrest rates/offenses; the racial disparities in school arrests/referrals and more. Click here to register.

“Defenders of Human Rights and Democracy in Your Community” (6 p.m. EDT on Sept. 17) will feature AFT President Randi Weingarten along with Kerry Kennedy of RFK Human Rights and Derrick Johnson of the NAACP. Click here to register.

“PBS Teacher Planning for New School Routines” (7 p.m. EDT on Sept. 17) will review PBS Learning Media’s eight-week planning kit containing relevant resources, free professional learning opportunities and support for students’ families. Click here to register.