Bookmark This PageSave Issue 45, Fall 2013 What We’re Reading The latest in culturally aware literature and resources for teachers of all grades.
Bookmark This PageSave August 27, 2013 Each Student Has a Story to Tell Many students come to school with stories already attached to them. This teacher prefers to hear students’ own stories about themselves.
Bookmark This PageSave August 26, 2013 One Question I Won’t Ask When school starts, highlight student excitement, not poverty. Topic Class
Bookmark This PageSave August 22, 2013 Gary Younge: Heroes Are Human A new book sheds light on the lesser-known struggles behind the March—and how students can benefit from learning about them. Topic Rights & Activism
Bookmark This PageSave August 21, 2013 Teaching the Movement, Beyond Four Famous Words The March on Washington was more than a backdrop to “I Have a Dream.” Topic Rights & Activism
Bookmark This PageSave August 20, 2013 Creating a Hmong Student Advisory Board Unsure how to teach about a particular culture? Ask the experts...the students! Topic Immigration
Bookmark This PageSave August 16, 2013 “Say Yes” Again Critical literacy can expose the assumption that whiteness is “normal” and provide students support for talking about difficult topics. Topic Gender & Sexual Identity
Bookmark This PageSave August 15, 2013 Fourth graders and the 14th Amendment Reading the U.S. Constitution prompts students to consider equality issues in their own lives. Topic Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism
Bookmark This PageSave August 14, 2013 Fostering Biophilia Environmental awareness isn’t just about facts; emotional development plays an important role. Topic Rights & Activism
Bookmark This PageSave August 13, 2013 Start Planning Now: Hispanic Heritage Month Cultural celebrations give students a chance to shine and benefit schools all year long. Topic Immigration