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Death or Liberty
One stormy night Gabriel Prosser visits Rachel’s house to ask her mother to sew a flag for his rebellion.
February 19, 2020
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Q&A: Native Knowledge 360°
The same limited stories about American Indians persist in textbooks. The National Museum of the American Indian’s new program is looking to change that.
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Connecting With Literature
Important points, learning activities and questions for reflecting on and discussing stories through the lens of literature as “mirrors, windows and sliding glass doors.”
August 17, 2024
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Informational
Letter from E.A. Edwards to Z.B. Oakes concerning the sale of Tom
This letter regarding the transfer of an enslaved person's belongings after sale includes a farewell note from the enslaved person's wife.
August 17, 2018
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Media Literacy Is Crucial for Making Informed Decisions
Media stories about the state of public education abound. So how do we make decisions and engage in critical conversations about the future of our public schools and society? We must be discerning about the information around us. Thinking about what information is provided, the source, why a story is developed, and whose perspective is represented and whose is missing can be valuable in evaluating accuracy and reliability and in understanding the intent behind media information.
- Media Literacy Is Vital for Informed Decision-Making
- Teaching Mindful Media Consumption
- The Mind Online Podcast
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Advocating for Public Education
We all have a crucial role in advocating for children’s right to quality public education and equal access to learning.
March 20, 2025
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Nobody’s Free Until Everybody’s Free
“Democracy is not a state. It is not some high plateau that we struggle to reach so we can finally settle down to rest. Democracy is an act. It is an act that requires participation, organization and dedication to the highest principles. It is an act, and a series of actions that require us to continuously verify our commitment to civil rights and social justice at every challenge.”
— Rep. John Lewis
- What Are the Values of Democracy?
- Fannie Lou Hamer
- Freedom Summer and Today’s Election Process
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Five Ways to Support Undocumented Students During Election Season
Voter registration drives can be fraught for undocumented students. Here’s how you can ensure that all your students are involved—and supported—this election season.
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Teach This: America’s Presidential Primaries, Explained
Use this video to introduce your students to the history of presidential primaries and to spark a discussion about the role of primaries today.
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“But What About Antifa?”
Never let the fear of a follow-up question silence a discussion—even if that’s its intended purpose.