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Arthur’s Gay Teacher and Other Stories Schools Won’t Tell
Local PBS networks’ refusal to air an episode of a children’s show featuring the marriage of two men speaks to a larger problem in our society—and our schools.
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Z and Vielpunkt
Two male penguins finally get the egg they’ve been hoping for—based on a true story!
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Food Deserts: Causes, Consequences and Solutions
Increases in obesity and diet-related diseases are major health problems in the United States. During the last 20 years there has been a dramatic increase in the nation’s obesity rates, correlating with increased rates of cardiovascular disease, certain types of cancer, Type 2 diabetes, increased health-care costs, reduced quality of life and increased risk for premature death.
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Portfolio Activity for “From Awareness to Action”
Young people make great political activists. How can you get them involved in fighting for issues that matter?
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When Educators Understand Race and Racism
What is the fundamental outcome of educators growing their racial competence? Learning.
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Toolkit for Shelter from the Storm
Dealing with trauma in a school setting can be challenging for educators. This toolkit offers a number of resources that help educators build trauma-sensitive schools.
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A Plan for After Oct. 28
What you do after Mix It Up at Lunch Day allows Mix to have a deeper impact on your school.
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Teaching About Ramadan and Eid
Ramadan begins today. Discuss this Muslim holy month with students—and take a step toward countering Islamophobia.
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Portfolio Activity for “Suspending Hope”
Schools in Maryland and Connecticut are rethinking suspension policies. Promoting positive behavior has led to higher graduation rates, especially among students of color.
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Toolkit for "Expelling Islamophobia"
This toolkit for “Expelling Islamophobia” outlines a six-step lesson plan using the short film American Muslims: Facts vs. Fiction. The purpose is to foster all students’ religious literacy and improve school climate for Muslim students and other vulnerable student groups.