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March 26, 2018

Youth—United! #Enough in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Student Protesters | Kalamazoo, Michigan | TT Article

We reached out to students from around the United States who are working to keep their schools safe from gun violence. This time, we caught up with senior Jenna Bowker, founding member of Students for Gun Legislation at Kalamazoo Central High.

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Rights & Activism

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September 23, 2015

Empowering ELLs With Digital Stories

Expressing themselves clearly in English can be challenging for English language learners, but digital storytelling can enhance their communication skills and learning in a fun, relevant way.

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Professional Development

Help students recognize the value of a diverse democracy in their classrooms, schools and communities. These PD resources include best practices and strategies for building community, tailoring instruction, and engaging

August 17, 2020

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Before Rosa Parks: Frances Watkins Harper

The title “Before Rosa Parks” loosely links a number of lessons that discuss African-American women who were active in the fight for civil rights before the 1950s. This lesson highlights Frances Watkins Harper, who challenged power structures in the South by talking to free former slaves about voting, land ownership and education—and fought segregated public transportation.

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6-8 9-12

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Gender & Sexual Identity

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Reading & Language Arts

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History

July 6, 2009

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October 23, 2020

Teaching Digital Literacy This Election Season

A group of people video chat with one another.

As disinformation about the 2020 election continues to spread, these resources can help you teach students about evaluating sources, recognizing "fake news" and becoming critical consumers of online information.

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Rights & Activism

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Sharia

What is the Truth About American Muslims? Sharia 19. What is Sharia? Sharia stands for Islamic or sacred law. It is an Arabic word meaning “the way” or “the path to water.” For centuries, Muslim scholars have given a

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Religion

October 11, 2012

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Countering Islamophobia

This lesson helps students explore, confront and deconstruct stereotypes targeted at Muslims. Students will learn about the impact of Islamophobia and create an anti-Islamophobia campaign to display in school.

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9-12

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Religion

February 14, 2017

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Issue 60, Fall 2018