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Planting the Seeds for Student Growth
Sometimes, a small gesture makes an incredible impact. This former teacher reflects on how her son’s preschool teacher worked to build authentic relationships with her students.
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Charles Henry Langston, Freedom Fighter
Charles Henry Langston was an early abolitionist in Ohio who risked his own safety and freedom to help another man escape slavery.
January 7, 2019
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Dockery: The Life and Times of Oliver Hart Dockery—A Colored Narrative
An excerpted biography of a colonel from 1888 that shows how views about race evolved for some while racism persisted.
December 14, 2017
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Will of Robert Johnston
This is a will of an enslaver from 1776. It shows how enslaved persons were treated as property to be passed down through generations.
December 15, 2017
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What We're Watching
Dim the lights and get ready to learn with these TT-approved films!
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Story Telling
In this poem, a mother tells her children the story of an enslaved mother and her beautiful daughter who is sold away.
December 15, 2017
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Letter from William H. Burgwyn to His Father
The letter briefly discusses William’s thoughts on the Civil War’s impact on Southern slavery, the ongoing decline of the institution of slavery and his occupation in the Confederate army.
December 15, 2017
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One Year After Parkland, A Reminder to Take Pride in Students’ Action
On the anniversary of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, we remember the students and educators we've lost and recognize those who have mobilized their grief into action.
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The Underground Railroad (1871)
This is an excerpt from a book of stories from the Underground Railroad. It contains an exciting story about escape and several descriptions of formerly enslaved persons.
December 14, 2017
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Learning for Justice Through Film
Narratives are a deeply meaningful way that we learn about ourselves, each other and the world. And film can be a powerful medium for expression, connection and learning, helping to build empathy and understanding
September 16, 2025