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Meredith Schilsky

Schilsky is president and chief creative director of the Warehouse Project & Gallery. She holds a master's degree in social work from Loyola University, Chicago and a bachelor of arts in sociology and anthropology from North Central College, Naperville, IL.

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May 5, 2014

Reading Between the Lines

Teachers don’t want to be called saints or soldiers. Let’s mark Teacher Appreciation Week with a commitment to go beyond the rhetoric and speak accurately about teaching as a profession.

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Stacey Gibson

Stacey Gibson is a 15 year veteran teacher in the Chicagoland area.

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May 2, 2014

Kenji's Dad(s)

This writer had a light-bulb moment about his student's family—and about himself.

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Gender & Sexual Identity

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How to Implement 'Speak Up At School'

Here are activities designed for educators implementing the strategies presented in Speak Up At School to create a safe school climate.

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School Climate

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Bullying & Bias

May 2, 2014

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May 1, 2014

Making the Most of Make-up Work

Helping students get back on track after an absence not only helps them learn, it helps them maintain positive connections to your classroom.

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Issue 47, Summer 2014

Toolkit for Lights, Camera, Social Action!

Engage the budding filmmakers in your class with this activity!

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Issue 47, Summer 2014

Toolkit for An Educator’s Guide to the Immigration Debate

Teach AND learn about immigration with these literacy activities.

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Issue 47, Summer 2014

Toolkit for Julia Moves to the United States

Help students understand Julia’s experience from different perspectives with this interview activity.

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Issue 47, Summer 2014

Toolkit for Take It Outside

Want to give students more time outdoors? Start by taking professional development outside.