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Introduction to the Teacher’s Guide

Teaching 'The New Jim Crow' Introduction to the Teacher's Guide In many ways, this is a dream come true. I have long hoped that a set of materials would be created that would support high school teachers who want to

July 6, 2017

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Issue 34, Fall 2008

I Didn't Know There Were Cities in Africa!

Cluster of Building in the shape of elephants

Challenging children's — and adults' — misperceptions about the African continent.

Topic

Bullying & Bias

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February 16, 2018

Teaching Social Justice in Elementary Music Class

With 40 minutes—or fewer—to spend with students each week, this elementary music teacher struggled to teach meaningful content. Then she began asking herself, "Who do I want my students to be when they leave my classroom?"

Topic

Rights & Activism

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Issue 61, Spring 2019

What We're Watching

Dim the lights and get ready to learn with these TT-approved films!

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March 17, 2021

After Atlanta: Teaching About Asian American Identity and History

Person writing notes while looking at computer

One educator shares the conversation she started with students the day after the 2021 shootings in Atlanta and recommends resources anyone can use to teach about Asian American history and identity.

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Discovering My Identity

In this lesson, students will describe aspects of their identities such as race, gender, ability, religion and more. Then after exploring Marley Dias' Black Girls Books campaign, students will analyze book illustrations and write their own book review noting how characters are similar and different from them.

Grade Level

3-5

Topic

Ability Bullying & Bias

Subject

Reading & Language Arts

October 6, 2016

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Issue 13, Spring 1998

Homegrown Solutions

A resourceful Kansas town adapts to changing demographics.

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Issue 52, Spring 2016

“Own Your Voice”

Journalist and educator Maria Hinojosa has a lot to say about how to elevate student voices.

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity

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Issue 56, Summer 2017

With and About: Inviting Contemporary American Indian Peoples Into the Classroom

Students at chalkboard shattered light coming from the chalk in hand

There’s a long history of U.S. schools failing Indigenous peoples, cultures and histories. In this story, Native parents and educators share examples of how educators and schools still get it wrong—and the steps they can take to fix their mistakes.

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July 25, 2018

Path to Peace

TT Educator Grants support social justice work at the classroom, school and district levels. Read about how one middle school teacher used a TT grant to fund a class project centered around peace, justice and action.

Topic

Rights & Activism

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