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Learning to Follow
Rethinking school emphasis on leadership can benefit kids who thrive behind the scenes.
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Do's and Don'ts of Teaching Black History
How do you ensure students get the most out of black history and Black History Month? Here are some suggestions.
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'And Maybe I Can Change That Too'
A high school teacher helps his students challenge their own racist beliefs.
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Women’s Suffrage
This lesson is the fourth in a series called Expanding Voting Rights. The overall goal of the series is for students to explore the complicated history of voting rights in the United States. Two characteristics of that history stand out: First, in fits and starts, more and more Americans have gained the right to vote. Second, over time, the federal government's role in securing these rights has expanded considerably.
February 10, 2014
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Should Your Hairstyle Be A Constitutional Right?
This lesson uses the strategies of “student questioning for purposeful learning” (SQPL) and jigsaw grouping to engage students in examining Constitutional issues related to school-based grooming policies.
February 10, 2014
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Telling the Story of Privilege
The new issue of Teaching Tolerance is packed with advice for teaching this tough subject.
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Reading for Change
Critical reading allows students to navigate the “quest for mutual humanization.”
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Mining the Jewel of Black History Month
Planning for Black History Month can be authentic without falling into the pitfalls of the “heroes and holidays.” Look for ways to involve the entire school community and teach about the history and experiences of African Americans across the curriculum and throughout the year.
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No Choice for Many Students
The law is touted as a way to provide "school choice," but in reality it discriminates against many impoverished families.
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