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Solving Problems Beyond Math Class
José Luis Vilson builds relationships with students through—and beyond—math.
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A Room of One's Own
In this excerpt, Virginia Woolf declares that any talented woman born in the 16th, 17th, 18th or even 19th centuries would have been so hindered from sharing her gifts due to her sex--and if she somehow overcame this obstacle, her name would not have been tied to her work.
July 7, 2014
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A Tale of Two Students
During spring break, I was reminded of what a huge impact a small decision can make. I caught up on information about two former students: Richard and Patrick. They were quite similar when I had them as eighth-graders nearly four years ago. Both were over-age (16 years old) and received special education services. Both got into trouble regularly and were suspended multiple times. However, due mostly to a couple of seemingly small decisions, their lives changed in vastly different ways.
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Reflection Activity: Identity
Individual reflection activity exploring identity.
May 5, 2011
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What We’re Watching
From full-length features to 10-minute shorts, these films caught our attention—and deserve yours.
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An Address to the Slaves of the United States of America
Henry Highland Garnet was an African-American abolitionist, minister, educator and newspaper editor. Garnet delivered “An Address to the Slaves of the United States of America” at the National Negro Convention in Buffalo, N.Y., on Aug. 16, 1843.
July 2, 2014
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School as Sanctuary
Immigrant and refugee students and families are under threat. Many schools have joined a movement to protect them.