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The Color of Law: Creating Racially Segregated Communities

This lesson is the first lesson of the series The Color of Law: The Role of Government in Shaping Racial Inequity. In this lesson, students examine the local, state and federal policies that supported racially discriminatory practices and cultivated racially segregated housing.

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Class Rights & Activism

Subject

Reading & Language Arts

Social Studies

History

Economics

October 9, 2019

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Informational

Thanksgiving Sermon

This is a sermon by Benjamin Morgan Palmer that argues for the preservation of slavery. It gives students a close look at the religious arguments made for the institution of slavery.

Benjamin Morgan Palmer

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Slavery

Subject

History

December 15, 2017

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May 9, 2022

The End-of-Year Mental Health Check

Two young people wearing bracelets are holding hands against a wooden blue background.

As the academic year winds down, mental health professionals remind us to connect with young people and embrace community care.

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias Rights & Activism

article

November 9, 2012

The Road to Disaster Recovery

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, many families were devastated. Schools were closed for a week or more. Children and adults were stranded.

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Informational

Remarks in Recognition of International Human Rights Day

Hillary Rodham Clinton delivered this speech at the United Nations International Human Rights Day on December 6, 2011. The day commemorates the UN's adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

Subject

Civics

History

Economics

July 2, 2014

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Issue 43, Spring 2013

Religion in the Locker Room

Teaching Tolerance illustration of Coach with clerical collar inside a locker room

What happens when coaches get church-state separation wrong?

Topic

Religion

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Issue 9, Spring 1996

Break the Chain

A civil rights lawyer contemplates hate in schools.

article

July 7, 2009

Border and Identities

Investigate borders with these lesson ideas from the Smithsonian Institution Center for Cultural and Folklife Heritage.

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July 7, 2009

On the Front Lines

Suggestions for educators working to promote equity.

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'Who Would Do That?'

Personal Stories: Ages 6-12

July 29, 2009

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