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Janet Napolitano Press Release, June 2012

This press release from the Secretary of Homeland Security lays out the criteria for individuals, who were brought to the United States illegally as young children, to receive deferred action.

Department of Homeland Security

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6-8 9-12

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Immigration Rights & Activism

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Civics

History

July 2, 2014

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Scott Hirschfeld

Scott Hirschfeld is the director of education for the U.S. Fund for UNICEF, where he manages the development of global learning resources and programs. Prior to joining U.S. Fund, Scott was director of curriculum for the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and director of education for the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN), two of the leading U.S. NGOs working to end discrimination and promote social justice in schools and communities. Before working in the nonprofit sector, Scott was a classroom teacher and staff developer in the New York City public school system for 13 years

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Issue 59, Summer 2018

Catch Up on TT Webinars

Did you miss out on our live webinars this year? Take some time this summer and watch them on demand!

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Literature

(A)wake

In this poem, the speaker traces the senseless killings taking place abroad and at home, with a particular focus on the African-American community. The speaker also calls communities to action to "grow our hope and heal our hearts" in order to live together in peace.

Jessica Kobe

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Religion Class Immigration Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

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Civics

History

Geography

September 26, 2016

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Issue 46, Spring 2014

Toolkit for The Gentle Catalyst

As adults and authority figures, teachers have power over their students. This toolkit is an “adult privilege” checklist teachers can use as a self-assessment tool to help them think about their own privilege in the classroom.

the moment

Teaching the Life and Legacy of MLK

Schools across the country are preparing to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The resources in this edition of The Moment will help you teach beyond the simplified story and help your students learn about this civil rights leader's life and legacy.