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The Comic Book Teacher
Comic books helped Ronell Whitaker find his superpowers—in and out of the classroom.
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Section III: Family Engagement
It is impossible to really see and understand students without understanding their lives outside of school. If handled with respect and cultural sensitivity, school-family relationships can deepen trust and positively
July 5, 2017
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Why the Texas Police-Stop Video Is a Problem
A new Texas law requires that students learn how to act appropriately when interacting with police officers before graduation, but it misses the mark by ignoring a history of policing that has not reserved the same respect for its citizens.
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They Deserve Better
Mississippi students were inspired by local civil rights icon Fannie Lou Hamer to fight for justice in their community today.
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You Spoke, We Listened
Reader reactions: your responses to Islamophobia, native voices and Kid President.
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An Ex-Slaveholder's View of the Negro Question in the South
Written in 1900, this text presents the views of a former enslaver about the value of slavery for those enslaved.
December 14, 2017
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Evaluating Reliable Sources
This lesson, part of the Digital Literacy series, addresses the importance of locating and verifying reliable sources when working with online information.
September 12, 2017
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Modeling Democracy
In West Virginia, many teachers are frustrated with the state legislature's attitude toward public education. By taking collective action with a statewide strike, these teachers model for students how to stand up and speak out for their rights.
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When Our Leaders Let Us Down
How do we talk to our students about incidents like last week’s Ralph Northam blackface photograph scandal?