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Diversifying Classroom Texts

Join antiracist education experts Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul and Tricia Ebarvia together with Learning for Justice for this thought-provoking webinar highlighting the importance of diversifying classroom texts.

March 29, 2023

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May 22, 2019

Arthur’s Gay Teacher and Other Stories Schools Won’t Tell

Mr. Ratburn, of the cartoon 'Arthur,' marries Patrick in a scene from the show.

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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Gender & Sexual Identity

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September 19, 2019

The Youth-Led Global Climate Strike and Celebrating Student Action

A group of young people holding signs in front of the Washington Monument for the Youth Climate Action Global Climate Strike.

This Friday, students worldwide will strike to demand action on climate change. Educators should take the opportunity to support student learning and action.

Topic

Rights & Activism

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July 3, 2014

#BornPerfect

The National Center for Lesbian Rights kicks off #BornPerfect—a nationwide campaign against conversion therapy.

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity

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Issue 62, Summer 2019

Educators and Their #Community: Finding Solidarity on Social Media

Illustration of a lighthouse shining a light made up of hashtag symbols.

How social justice educators are using social media to find support, a platform and PD.

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November 3, 2009

Creating Unity at Lawndale

As you know, many schools in Los Angeles have dealt with racial tensions, race riots, and violence on campus stemming from issues of race and misunderstanding.

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August 24, 2012

When Language Intersects with Race and Culture

The room was quiet. In our staff development session, we had just watched a short video about the best way to instruct our students in speaking Standard English. The teacher in the video explained to her students that they would be practicing the “language of the job interview.” My school director asked, “How did people feel about that?”

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May 12, 2017

What We’re Reading This Week: May 12

A weekly sampling of articles, blogs and reports relevant to TT educators.

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Literature

Ninth Ward

The narrative voice belongs to Lanesha, a 12-year-old girl growing up in New Orleans. Lanesha is frequently picked on and teased because she has a special gift—the ability to see ghosts and spirits. Used to being bullied herself, in this scene Lanesha is a witness when someone else is the target.

Jewell Parker Rhodes

Grade Level

3-5 6-8

Topic

Bullying & Bias Rights & Activism

July 2, 2014

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Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

This performance of Swing Low Sweet Chariot is part of Nashville Public Television (NPT) and the Renaissance Center's presentation "Tennessee Civil War 150" a series of documentaries delving into life in Tennessee during the Civil War.

The Fisk Jubilee Singers

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Slavery

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History

December 14, 2017

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