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February 19, 2021

Teaching the Historical Context of January 6

Angled view of the United States capitol building.

As the political fallout from the January 6 U.S. Capitol riot unfolds, it’s critical that educators help students contextualize white supremacist movements of the past and present.

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Letter from a Choctaw Chief

In his 1832 "Letter to the American People," Choctaw Chief George W. Harkins sought to expose the deception and manipulation behind the government's Native American policy.

George W. Harkins

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Rights & Activism

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History

Geography

April 27, 2016

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Issue 26, Fall 2004

"I Would Never Want To Go Anywhere Else"

Jeff Wahl and Andrea Bucci, student president and senator during 2003-04, want the world to know they are like any other teenagers

I went to Columbine. And I’m proud of my community.

Topic

Rights & Activism

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Issue 63, Fall 2019

Advice for New Social Justice Educators: "I Wish I Had Known"

Illustration of a diverse group of students being spun around on a pinwheel on a playground by a teacher of color.

The Teaching Tolerance Advisory Board shares what they’ve learned as they’ve worked for justice in schools.

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September 30, 2015

The Danger of a Single Story

This history teacher uses Chimamanda Adichie’s TED Talk, “The Danger of a Single Story,” to foster his middle school students’ understanding of the relationship between narrative and power.

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Class

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Issue 4, Spring 2023

Where I’m From

Lolita Bolden reflects on history and the love of community while sharing a poem.

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June 2, 2016

Teaching About Activism: The Era of Antebellum Reform

Read why this teacher thinks more social studies education should focus on activism in the past.

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

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Slavery a Positive Good

A speech given by Senator John C. Calhoun in which he argues in favor of slavery, saying that it benefits enslaved people, enslavers and the United States as a whole.

John C. Calhoun

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Slavery

Subject

History

February 20, 2018

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January 23, 2023

Solidarity as Social and Emotional Safety

Five children leaning in toward the camera demonstrating community.

This model of social and emotional learning emphasizes mutual aid, restorative justice and safety by design.

Topic

Class Rights & Activism

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April 3, 2023

Center Survivors: A Resource for Families and Educators in Responding to Sexual Violence

Two people hold hands in support of each other.

When a young person experiences sexual assault, a survivor-centered approach—from parents, caregivers, educators and everyone involved in the survivor’s life—is essential.

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Gender & Sexual Identity

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