Parent Guide > First Female Army Rangers Say They Thought of 'Future Generations of Women'

This week in class, we’re reading "First Female Army Rangers Say They Thought of 'Future Generations of Women'" by Brakkton Booker.

This NPR article showcases the achievements of the first two women to graduate from the United States Army Ranger School.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America, Gender Roles, and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"How has America changed over time?", "How do we define the roles of men and women?", and "How does a person overcome adversity?"

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this news article at home:
  • What was "First Female Army Rangers Say They Thought of 'Future Generations of Women'" about?
  • What did you learn about America?
  • What did you learn about Gender Roles?
  • What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • 'First Female Army Rangers Discuss What Ranger School Was Like'
  • 'Carter Orders All Combat Jobs Open to Women'