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Teaching Septima Clark
Freedom’s Teacher offers opportunities to share a lesser-known story about a pioneering educator.
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Teaching Around the Script
Scripted curricula can limit teachers and hurt morale. But living social justice ideals in the classroom still imparts valuable lessons to students.
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Celebrate African and Indigenous Cultures: A Resource for Parents and Caregivers
Conversations about African and Indigenous cultures are essential for learning about the history of our country and making connections with a broader world.
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Teaching the Movement
August 5, 2015
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Transforming School Culture To Address Antisemitism and Islamophobia
Resources and recommendations for being intentional about constructing supportive and inclusive learning spaces to address antisemitism and Islamophobia. (Part 2 of a 2-part series)
October 17, 2024
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Teaching Tolerance Interview With John Lewis
In the graphic novel March, Congressman John Lewis documents his experiences as a young civil rights activist. Hear him describe his first arrest employing a nonviolent resistance strategy, as captured in the book.
June 20, 2016
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LGBTQ Best Practices: Classroom Culture and Curriculum
Want to better support LGBTQ students in your classroom? Based on our Best Practices for Serving LGBTQ Students, this webinar models how to create an inclusive classroom culture and build an intersectional curriculum that incorporates queer history and perspectives.
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Understand the Department of Education’s Responsibilities and Advocate for Public Education
States are primarily responsible for education, but the U.S. Department of Education is the federal agency that plays a vital role in establishing policies, ensuring accountability and promoting equal access to education. The establishment of the department as a Cabinet-level agency in 1980 emphasized the federal government’s commitment to, and our national prioritization of, education.
- Understanding the Role and Responsibilities of the Department of Education
- Advocating for Public Education
- The Roles and Responsibilities of the President
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Teaching Juneteenth
The history of Juneteenth acknowledges hard history while also empowering students to be advocates for change.
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Teaching in a Post-Truth Era
In an era in which truth is no longer the main currency of public reason, we must prepare our students to navigate and disrupt lies perpetuated by politicians and media outlets.