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Lies My Bookshelf Told Me: Slavery in Children’s Literature
Children’s books are a common way to introduce the topic of slavery to our youngest students. But what do we do when the stories get it wrong?
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When Schools Cause Trauma
Trauma-sensitive and trauma-informed schools are spreading around the country. But if they don’t start with how schools themselves can induce trauma, they won’t work.
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What We’re Reading This Week: May 17, 2019
A weekly sampling of articles, blogs and reports relevant to TT educators.
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65 Years After 'Brown v. Board'
This Friday marks the 65th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas, the Supreme Court ruling that outlawed segregated schools. These resources serve as a reminder of the brave first steps 9-year-old Linda Brown took, and of the distance we still have to go.
- The Bravery of Linda Brown
- Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas
- Beyond the Little Rock Nine
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You and White Supremacy: A Challenge to Educators
It started as a series of Instagram posts; then it became a downloadable workbook. Now, the “Me and White Supremacy” challenge is reaching the mainstream—and creator Layla F. Saad hopes all teachers with white privilege will find the courage to take it.
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May Is Mental Health Awareness Month
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, we're sharing resources for destigmatizing conversations about this critical topic. We hope you'll read, share and use them to make your classroom, school and district safe and inclusive for all students.
- Demystifying the Mind
- Washed Away
- Broken and Healing: Normalizing Mental Health Issues in Our Classrooms
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Educators and Their #Community: Finding Solidarity on Social Media
How social justice educators are using social media to find support, a platform and PD.
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What We’re Reading This Week: May 10, 2019
A weekly sampling of articles, blogs and reports relevant to TT educators.
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Let Your Voice Be Heard!
In this elementary, classroom-level project, students research the policy positions of elected officials at all levels to create a PSA encouraging voter participation.
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What We’re Reading This Week: May 3, 2019
A weekly sampling of articles, blogs and reports relevant to TT educators.