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Art as Resistance, Part 1
This high school English teacher in the Dominican Republic wanted to combine her students’ knowledge with action. The resulting project did just that.
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Not Just the Facts: Why Focusing on Skills Is Better for Students and Educators
Sara Wicht, TT's senior manager for teaching and learning, participated in the ASCD Forum “Learning for All = Teaching for All." Read her contribution here!
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Modify and Adjust: Teaching During Turbulent Times
When a bias incident occurred on her campus, this educator quickly adjusted the next day’s teaching plan to address it—because she had to.
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Fake News and Teachable Moments
In the world of alternative facts, media literacy is becoming an increasingly essential component for raising critical thinkers in the classroom. A recent movie promotional campaign highlights this need and offers a great teachable moment.
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Athletes, Protest and Patriotism
Teaching for Change situates Colin Kaepernick’s refusal to stand for “The Star-Spangled Banner” within a historical tradition of athletes protesting injustice.
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Studying Gender Roles in Literature and Life
Examining “classic” literature presents the opportunity for a fascinating study in historical gender roles, but a comparison with today’s media can help students uncover shocking similarities.
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BYOD? [Bring Your Own Device]
Relying on personal devices at school raises serious equity questions.
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Old Problem, New Approach
Heritage months offer opportunities to model yearlong inclusive teaching practices.
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Help Students Respond With Empathy and Respect
Tanenbaum and Teaching Tolerance share tips for coaching students during class discussions on religious and nonreligious beliefs.
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Teaching Students About Historical Significance
How can educators push their students to think past a static understanding of history in developmentally appropriate ways? This teacher offers some insights from his classroom.