Stossel in the Classroom

How might supply and demand help solve the housing crisis? Use today's #QuoteoftheDay to spark a debate on the housing crisis in your classroom. Supplement this quote with our Both Sides: Rent Control video pairing and discussion questions: https://lnkd.in/eAA98U2E

St. George, Utah passed a law making it illegal to rent your home for fewer than 30 days. But wait...it's your home! Should the government be able to regulate what you do with your property? Debate the topic with our Both Sides: Airbnb - Good or Bad video pairing and discussion questions: https://lnkd.in/etEvsvZa

Why does America have a housing crisis? Nolan Gray argues that it is a result of zoning laws that have made the U.S. “uniquely dysfunctional.” Spark a debate on this topic with our Both Sides: How to Solve the Housing Crisis discussion questions: https://lnkd.in/eixD78yj

Is rent control the answer to rising housing prices? John says no. Housing prices, as with most goods and services, are driven by supply and demand. High demand should lead to more housing, but what happens when government interferes? Challenge your students to consider whether or not rent control is the solution to the housing market with our Both Sides: Rent Control video pairing and discussion questions: https://lnkd.in/eAA98U2E

Not sure how to start your video submission to our 2025 student contest? Swipe for some best practices on producing a great video! For more tips and a look at last year's winning submissions, click here: https://lnkd.in/g-PuJg76

It's Bill of Rights Day! On this day in 1791, the first 10 amendments to the Constitution were ratified as the Bill of Rights. How did these founding principles make America prosperous? "Founder" John will tell you: https://lnkd.in/eUSSveUz

Happy Friday, teachers! Use today's #QuoteoftheDay to teach your students about the impact of tariffs. Supplement with our Both Sides: Impact of Tariffs video pairing and discussion questions: https://lnkd.in/g3Jnm463

Is life today bad? Or is it pretty awesome? Take a look at the changes that have taken place in the last centuries and decide. Supplement this video with our teacher's guide: https://lnkd.in/ejzzNUYT

Trump's steel tariffs may protect some American steelmakers, but what about the millions of companies that make products from steel parts? John says they're all going to be hurt along with the consumers who will bare the price. Challenge your students to consider the impact of tariffs with our teacher's guide: https://lnkd.in/e6Wht75Q

Do your students understand the impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy? Who benefits the most from tariffs, and who pays the price? According to this WSJ video, Douglas A. Irwin says, "[The U.S. importer's] margins are pretty low, they've got to pass that price on to consumers who ultimately pay it." Share this video with your students and supplement with our Both Sides: The Impact of Tariffs video pairing and discussion questions: https://lnkd.in/g3Jnm463