... aims to encourage critical thinking on issues of the day (USA 2007-12)

The official -unofficial website dedicated to W. Russell shows all of Willy Russell's work including films, novels and significant moments in his career. 

In this lesson students will: gain self-confidence by recognizing what is good about one’s cultural background and/or community affiliation and increase their awareness of other cultures/religions (Teachable Moments USA 2010)

Numerous lesson plans put students in the role of decision makers at critical moments in history (USA: Brown University 2018). 

These lessons help students to learn about, discuss, and engage in current issues, develop essential social and emotional skills, from active listening to standing up to bias (USA 2007-19).

In this lesson students will gain self-confidence by recognizing what is good about one's cultural background and/or community affiliation and increase their awareness of other cultures/religions (USA: Teachable Moments 2010-21).

Students think about the idea of ʺhomeʺ and what it means to be a refugee, learn about the refugee crisis in Syria, and hear the voices of Syrian refugees (Teachable Moments USA 2013-20).

Two student readings examine the history of stop and frisk and the debate surounding this policing practice in the U.S. (Teachable Moments USA 2013)

Five times in U.S history, poetry has been read at presidential swearing in ceremonies. All of these poems are beautiful works of art, but have also become political documents, speaking to specific moments of time in the U.S.

What is ʺthrowaway cultureʺ — and how do we participate in it? Students explore 'planned obsolescence' and a countering movement for the 'right-to-repair.' (USA: Teachable Moments 2022)