In these schools, the World Cup is a teachable moment
08-06-2026 22:49 via npr.org

In these schools, the World Cup is a teachable moment

One school district outside Boston is turning the World Cup into a teachable moment, with elementary classes learning about different countries' languages, food and wildlife.
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