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Issue 2, Spring 2022

Using Inquiry to Teach Honest History

Use inquiry to teach honest history!

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January 10, 2018

Students Weigh in on the Golden Globes, #MeToo and #TimesUp

After watching highlights from the Golden Globes, this high school class engaged in some deep discussions about advocacy.

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Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

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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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April 5, 2018

Constructively Responding to Hate

When neo-Nazis planned a march on their campus, these educators found a way to push back—even as they let their students lead the way.

Topic

Rights & Activism

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Issue 61, Spring 2019

Toolkit for "Demystifying the Mind"

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Use these resources to be proactive in reducing the stigma around mental health issues and building resilience in your school community.

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Issue 5, Fall 2023

Fighting for Inclusive Schools

Activist Carol Lerner advocates for children’s rights in Florida to reclaim the public education narrative from groups with discriminatory agendas.

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Issue 1, Fall 2021

Reimagining Digital Literacy Education To Save Ourselves

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Misinformation and online hate are crisis-level threats to democracy and liberation movements. Digital literacy education must be among the solutions.

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June 14, 2022

Juneteenth Observances Promote ‘Absolute Equality’

A mural commemorating Juneteenth stretches across the wall of a building.

At the birthplace of Juneteenth, residents urge us to engage with honest history to build a just society.

Topic

Slavery Rights & Activism

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Social Media for Social Action

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This lesson will engage students in the debate about the efficacy of social media as a tool for social change.

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6-8 9-12

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Digital Literacy

Reading & Language Arts

Social Studies

Math & Technology

September 27, 2017

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Issue 24, Fall 2003

Who's Helen Keller?

Do children's books distort the truth of Helen Keller's life?

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Ability

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