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Old Problem, New Approach
Heritage months offer opportunities to model yearlong inclusive teaching practices.
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Heritage Months: Hard to Handle?
Heritage months offer opportunities to model yearlong inclusive teaching practices.
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January 9, 2018
Do's and Don'ts of Celebrating MLK Day
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is an ideal time to reflect on the life and legacy of this great leader, but it's important to do it with care and nuance—and to keep the conversation going beyond January 15.
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2020
Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a holiday still observed as Columbus Day in many states. On this day—and year-round—we hope you’ll commit to teaching the truth about Indigenous history and the experiences of Indigenous peoples. These resources can help.
- With and About: Inviting Contemporary American Indian Peoples Into the Classroom
- Teaching the Hard History of Indigenous Slavery
- Q&A: Native Knowledge 360°
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Celebrate Juneteenth!
Juneteenth—celebrated across the country on June 19—marks an important milestone in the struggle for freedom. But the lessons of this holiday can and should be taught year-round. Use these resources to learn more about Juneteenth, get ideas for sharing it with students and contextualize it within American history.
- Teaching Juneteenth
- Happy Juneteenth!
- “We Are Our Ancestors’ Wildest Dreams”
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Juneteenth Observances Promote ‘Absolute Equality’
At the birthplace of Juneteenth, residents urge us to engage with honest history to build a just society.
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Bringing 9/11 in the Classroom—Useful Lessons
As a matter of practice, we encourage teachers to integrate learning opportunities about religious tolerance and cultural understanding throughout the school year. But this is especially important as the 10th anniversary of 9/11 approaches.
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Rethinking Poverty and Casual Conversations
What "little" things do you do that might marginalize your students in poverty?
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Protest Is Patriotic
This year, the Fourth of July arrives amid protests against racism and police brutality toward Black Americans and a focus on the role white supremacy has always played in the United States. As these resources show, this holiday and its symbols are tied to a long tradition of protest and demands that our nation make good on its promise of freedom for all.
- Pledge Laws: Controlling Protest and Patriotism in Schools
- What Is Your American Flag?
- Celebrating Freedom Means Celebrating Defiance