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Picturing Inequality
Use this infographic to learn about inequality in the juvenile justice system and the damaging effects of the school-to-prison pipeline.
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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.
November 3, 2015
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Student Protests and the Complexities of Collective Action
When we encourage our students to consider how power and privilege affect them, we must also anticipate that they’re going to want to do something about injustices they see.
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What Is the Model Minority Myth?
The myth of the “model minority” is pervasive. It does real damage. And Asian American students aren’t the only ones it harms.
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Race Matters
Adam Liptak details a recent affirmative action case before the U.S. Supreme Court. He also looks at affirmative action's history, the debates around the policy and considers possible effects of the Court's ruling.
July 7, 2014
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Supreme Court Narrowly Allows 1965 Voting Rights Act to Stand Transcript
This piece is to accompany African Americans Face and Fight Obstacles to Voting
November 4, 2011
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Appendix A
The LGBTQ Library Books and Films for You and Your Classroom This list of books and films—with options for students of all ages and reading levels—offers a good starting place for educators who need to diversify their
November 6, 2018
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Federal Initiative to Keep Students in Schools and Off the Streets is Step in Right Direction
We all want our schools to be safe and orderly. Our teachers should be able to focus on teaching and our children should be able to focus on learning. Sadly, though, the effort to instill greater discipline in our schools has backfired.