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Polite Society

In this Facebook status update, Kaity Parson describes the construct of “polite society” and its effects on individuals who are not included in its ranks.

Kaity Parson

Grade Level

6-8

Topic

Class Rights & Activism

Subject

Civics

History

November 3, 2015

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Informational

International Bill of Gender Rights

This proclamation, although written from the gender perspective, details ten human and civil rights that should be afforded to all human beings.

International Conference on Transgender Law and Employment Policy

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

Subject

Civics

History

November 3, 2015

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November 3, 2015

Beyond the Bus

The 60th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott is around the corner. Teach this critical history with our new publication and webinar.

Topic

Rights & Activism

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The Origins of Lynching Culture in the United States

Paula Gidding, a professor of Africana studies at Smith College, discusses the history and origins of lynching.

Facing History and Ourselves

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Civil Rights Movement Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

Subject

History

November 3, 2015

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Multimedia

Understanding Jim Crow

In this transcript, David Cunningham, a prominent professor of sociology, discusses the emergence of Jim Crow laws and their legal and cultural power.

Facing History and Ourselves

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Civil Rights Movement Class Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

Subject

Civics

History

Economics

Geography

November 3, 2015

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Multimedia

How Stereotype Threat Affects Us and What We Can Do

In this transcript, Claude M. Steele, a prominent social scientist, discusses how individuals may react when they know they could be subject to stereotypes and how their reactions change if the threat of that stereotype is removed.

Facing History and Ourselves

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity

Subject

History

November 3, 2015

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Informational

John Brown's Speech to the Court at His Trial

John Brown was charged with murder, insurrection and treason after the raid on Harpers Ferry. After being found guilty and while awaiting his sentencing, he was asked if there was any reason he should not be given the death sentence. He responded with this speech.

John Brown

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Slavery Rights & Activism

Subject

Civics

History

November 2, 2015

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Literature

Becoming Joey

This poem, told by a third-person omniscient narrator, paints a picture of José, an immigrant student who carries the burden of being from the “borderlands.”

Paul C. Gorski

Grade Level

6-8

Topic

Class

October 29, 2015

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October 29, 2015

Keep on Mixing!

National Mix It Up at Lunch Day may be over, but focusing on social divisions in schools is still a priority.

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October 28, 2015

“They Should Have Listened”: Thoughts on Spring Valley

This blogger responds to the assault of a student at Spring Valley High School and reflects on the message that “kids should just listen and stay out of ‘trouble.’”

Topic

Bullying & Bias Rights & Activism

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