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Atlanta Compromise 1895

Regarded as one of the most important speeches in American history, it was delivered by Booker T. Washington as a plea for racial cooperation in the South during a time of deep racial prejudice.

Booker T. Washington

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Civil Rights Movement Class

Subject

Civics

History

Geography

July 16, 2018

the moment

Nobody's Free Until Everybody's Free

“There’re things will make you angry, will make you very mad, but those are the truths of our history. But there's nothing for not loving America because most of us would not want to live in any place else. And I lived in a lot of places in this world, and ain't no place like home, as they say. No place like home.”
—Charles Person, 1961 Freedom Rider

Fannie Lou Hamer
Charles Person: Freedom Rider Encourages Others To Get On Board
Reflections on a Dream Deferred

July 1, 2024

webinar

What Is White Privilege, Really?

What is white privilege, anyway? And do we really need to teach about it? Join former Teaching and Learning Specialist Stef Bernal-Martinez and anti-racist educator and scholar Ronda Taylor Bullock for this interactive, research-rich opportunity to explore white privilege and help you create a more racially just classroom and community.

Topic

Class

January 15, 2019

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October 10, 2019

Support LGBTQ Students and Educators as Our Rights Are Decided

Two people holding hands in front of a rainbow flag.

As the Supreme Court hears cases to decide whether federal law protects LGBTQ people from employment discrimination, one queer educator explains how his colleagues can be accomplices in the fight for LGBTQ civil rights.

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

article

Issue 61, Spring 2019

What We're Watching

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

article

June 20, 2023

Connect Voting Rights History to Current Policies and Discourse

A diverse group of people are moving toward the right and the person in front is holding a banner that reads "Protect voting rights for all."

Uncovering the honest history of voting rights in the U.S. is crucial to create an inclusive society and realize the democratic ideals expressed in the Constitution.

Topic

Civil Rights Movement Rights & Activism

article

May 5, 2016

The Value of GSA Day

Creating safe spaces for LGBT students and their allies is crucial, and hosting a GSA Day is one step toward that safety. Find out how Oakland Unified School District got it done.

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias

article

June 20, 2016

Media Worth Binging On: Two Pro-social Examples

Many students are constantly tied to their phones. As educators, we can tap into that interest—and students’ curiosity and desire for entertainment—to show them gateways to a wider worldview.

article

January 11, 2017

Countdown to January 20

The days leading up to the presidential inauguration hold excellent opportunities to teach about civic engagement and civility.

Topic

Bullying & Bias

article

April 14, 2016

Using Song Lyrics to Explore Social Commentary

Many kids listen to music as often as they possibly can. Educators can tap into students’ interests in music by teaching them to critically read the lyrics they are listening to—and promote social justice through that examination.

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