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I Didn't Know There Were Cities in Africa: Challenging Children's-and Adult's-Misperceptions about the African Continent

In her article, Randolph delineates the profound impact of perpetuating stereotypical representations of Africa and its people by arranging them into three levels and then providing recommendations for how to combat them when creating learning experiences for students in the United States.

LFJ Staff

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Immigration

Subject

History

Geography

September 28, 2018

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Liberation Lit: Book Reviews

Banned Books Week is Sept. 22 to 28, 2024. Learning can help us to resist hate and bias and counter limited narratives that have traditionally excluded diverse perspectives.

Liberation Lit
Reading Together: Books for Children
Reading for Justice: Books for Teens and Young Adults

September 23, 2024

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Issue 56, Summer 2017

With and About: Inviting Contemporary American Indian Peoples Into the Classroom

Students at chalkboard shattered light coming from the chalk in hand

There’s a long history of U.S. schools failing Indigenous peoples, cultures and histories. In this story, Native parents and educators share examples of how educators and schools still get it wrong—and the steps they can take to fix their mistakes.

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October 5, 2015

Five Questions for Stephanie Jones

In this Q&A, Stephanie Jones—a professor of educational theory and practice—answers questions about how socioeconomic class manifests in schools, class-sensitive pedagogy and more.

Topic

Class

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Issue 47, Summer 2014

Playing to Learn

Play isn’t just for recess—it’s integral to the way children learn.

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July 7, 2009

On the Front Lines

Suggestions for educators working to promote equity.

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January 6, 2017

What We’re Reading This Week: January 6

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

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The Rich Tapestry of Religion in the United States

“The Rich Tapestry of Religion in the United States” features three lessons that help students assess the religious diversity of the United States, explore different religious and non-religious worldviews, and consider how freedom of religion relates to their own lives and the lives of others.

Grade Level

3-5

Topic

Religion

Subject

Reading & Language Arts

Social Studies

Math & Technology

March 1, 2013

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Issue 44, Summer 2013

Toolkit for “Just Science”

This toolkit accompanies the article “Just Science,” and provides a classroom resource to help students probe deeper to discover the social and ethical implications of topics in science.

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A. J. McElveen, letter to the slaver Ziba B. Oakes, 19 January 1854

A. J. McElveen writes to the Charleston, South Carolina, enslaver Z. B. Oakes, about an enslaved man named Isaac. McElveen describes Isaac as a genius, painter, cook, carriage driver, violinist, etc.

A.J. McElveen

Grade Level

3-5 6-8 9-12

Topic

Slavery

Subject

History

February 20, 2018

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