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Books Under Fire
Every year, teachers find themselves at the center of banned-book debates, wondering how to teach meaningful literature in chilled atmospheres.
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Speak Up!
A collection of real-life stories, gathered by the Southern Poverty Law Center, on how people across the United States spoke up against everyday bigotry.
June 25, 2022
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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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A Law for Regulating Negroes and Slaves in the Night Time
A New York City law from 1731 details the punishments for the enslaved and free black people who are in the streets after dark.
December 13, 2017
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The History Behind Black History Month
Many educators silently wrestle with this question: Is Black History Month a window of opportunity or just a pigeonhole?
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Captured Images
A Vermont artist brings students face-to-face with her enslaved ancestors.
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Hate at School: March 2019
Hate incidents last month included threats and even violence. We’ve got to do better.
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May 23, 2019
Hate at School: April 2019
As the end of the school year approaches, reports of hate and bias in U.S. schools haven’t slowed down.
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The Thrilling Tale of How Robert Smalls Seized a Confederate Ship and Sailed it to Freedom
This story is the retelling of Robert Smalls' escape from slavery with his entire family in tow. With a plan "as dangerous as it was brilliant," Smalls commandeers a Confederate ship and successfully navigates it out of Charleston's blockaded port and into the hands of the Union army.
July 31, 2018