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“But You Don’t Look Like a Muslim”
A student's comment prompted this classroom teacher to initiate an in-depth conversation about Islam, Muslims and Islamophobia.
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Talking With Students About Ferguson and Racism
This teacher believes it’s crucial for white teachers like her to seek out productive ways to talk about race and racism with students.
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Historical Fiction as a Teaching Tool
This afterschool educator discusses how historical fiction is an effective tool to teach youth about underrepresented people and identities in classrooms and in U.S. history textbooks.
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Fighting for Human Rights
Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights curriculum inspires students to defend human rights today.
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Dedication to “The Barbarism of Slavery” Speech
The introduction to Senator Charles Sumner’s famous anti-slavery speech, summarizing the speech’s arguments and making the case against slavery.
December 13, 2017
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A Student’s Take on Sugar-coated History
This Black Alabama teen and her family had to fill the gaps in her education at home. Here’s her advice to teachers.
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Democracy Class Offers New Lesson Plans About Voting
TT has teamed up with Rock the Vote to launch an updated version of Democracy Class!
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Students, Families and Educators Should Lead the Way on the Gun Crisis
Educator Mica Pollock and her daughter Elea call for a legislative response to school shootings.
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Teach and Model Community Involvement When Disaster Strikes
When natural disasters happen, educators can use their leadership roles outside the classroom to foster collective action and teach students about the value of helping in times of need.
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The Gullah People Are Trying to Preserve Their Culture
This story tells the history of Gullah people in Georgia and South Carolina who continue to fight to preserve their land and culture.
February 19, 2020