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Understanding Antisemitism and Islamophobia in Education

To address antisemitism and Islamophobia in schools, we need to understand these forms of hate and how these forms of hate show up in education spaces. (Part 1 of a 2-part series)

October 17, 2024

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Student Voices: Raghad and Rahaf Barcudi

Rahaf is a Syrian immigrant who compares her life in Syria to her new life in the U.S.

Raghad and Rahaf Barcudi

Grade Level

6-8

Topic

Class Immigration

Subject

Geography

September 28, 2018

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Informational

A Lie Nailed

This Appeal editorial from 1893 refutes the description in the Chicago Herald of conditions experienced by African Americans while traveling on Southern railroads.

The Appeal – Anonymous

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Civil Rights Movement

June 22, 2022

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November 30, 2016

In a Time of Islamophobia, Teach With Complexity

Rethinking the Region: New Approaches to 9-12 U.S. Curriculum on the Middle East and North Africa—a free, online curricular resource—needs to be on your radar. Learn about this resource from two of its co-authors.

Topic

Religion

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Issue 51, Fall 2015

Toolkit for "Rewriting History—for the Better"

American Indians are largely absent from mainstream social studies curricula. This toolkit for "Rewriting History—for the Better" showcases some of the best online sources for teaching about American Indians with an eye for inclusivity and accuracy.

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Issue 58, Spring 2018

Debunking the Mobility Myth

The American dream discriminates on the basis of color. How do we explain that to African-American children?

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Informational

Statement by the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee on the War in Vietnam, Fire, Praise for SNCC Statement on Vietnam, Murdered: Sammy Younge

The text is the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee’s official statement denouncing U.S. actions in Vietnam, plus a press release and a newspaper article on SNNC.

Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Civil Rights Movement

Subject

Social Studies

Civics

History

July 18, 2022

publication

Sharia

What is the Truth About American Muslims? Sharia 19. What is Sharia? Sharia stands for Islamic or sacred law. It is an Arabic word meaning “the way” or “the path to water.” For centuries, Muslim scholars have given a

Topic

Religion

October 11, 2012

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Informational

Niagara Movement Declaration of Principles, 1905

A document declaring the principles of the Niagara Movement conference

Niagara Movement (Organization)

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Civil Rights Movement Class

Subject

Social Studies

History

July 18, 2022

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Why Do We (Still) Celebrate Columbus Day?

In this lesson, students will address misconceptions they likely have about Christopher Columbus and the colonization of what is now the United States.

Grade Level

6-8

Subject

Reading & Language Arts

Social Studies

History

October 9, 2019

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