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Waiting for Tiana: Prioritizing Cultural Diversity in Literature
Recalling a chance encounter with a Princess Tiana shampoo bottle led this educator to reflect on the importance of diverse children’s books.
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Bring Civics Education to Life With “Voting and Voices”
Your students may not be old enough to vote, but they can use their voices. With the resources in our new Voting and Voices project, you can give them the tools—and the support—to begin identifying as voters and to participate in the democratic process.
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Nothing About Us Without Us Is for Us
Youth activist Hazel Edwards recounts her journey from being pushed out of school to teaching her district how to serve transgender students.
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Motivation
Motivated students want to learn and are less likely to be disruptive or disengage from the work of the classroom. Motivation stems from numerous factors: interest in the subject matter, perceptions of its usefulness
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Learning for Justice Webinars Are Available on Demand!
If you missed one of our webinars last year, it’s easy to get caught up. Here’s how!
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Teach This: Navajo Code Talkers, Pocahontas and Andrew Jackson
The November 27 Oval Office ceremony honoring Navajo Code Talkers included what has become a highly controversial remark by the president referencing Pocahontas. Use our discussion questions to address this current event—and the history behind it—with your students.
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From Grove City to Woodbrook: Lisa Molinaro’s Epiphany
Lisa Molinaro began her career in education as a 20-year-old at the all-boys George Junior Republic juvenile delinquent center in Grove City, Pennsylvania. Her students were primarily young black males between the ages
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Pop Music as Critical Text
Is Beyoncé—or any pop culture icon—someone we should discuss with our students?