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Fighting Rebels With Only One Hand
Frederick Douglass argues for African-American participation in the Union army.
August 17, 2018
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Tomorrow Night
Bibi and her family escape their plantation and journey to a better life.
February 19, 2020
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James Henry Gooding's Letter to Abraham Lincoln
A letter written by a free African-American Union soldier argues for equal pay for African-American soldiers.
August 17, 2018
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From Birmingham to Parkland: Celebrate the Power of Young Voices
The young activists who emerged from the Parkland, Florida, school shooting offer educators a tremendous opportunity to celebrate the power of youth activism—past and present.
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I can’t even get to the back of the bus
The photograph depicts disability rights activists protesting for accessible public transit.
July 7, 2022
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National American Indian Heritage Month 2018
November is National American Indian Heritage Month! In this edition of The Moment, you'll find resources and recommendations that can help ensure Native histories and experiences are respected and represented in your classroom.
- Rewriting History—for the Better
- Q&A: Native Knowledge 360°
- With and About: Inviting Contemporary American Indian Peoples Into the Classroom
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Part III: Planning Workbook
Before You Begin: The Planning Committee Activity A: Review Best Practices 1. Take turns reading the standards aloud. As you read, discuss each standard and address any questions or concerns group members may have—about
October 16, 2019
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School as Sanctuary
Immigrant and refugee students and families are under threat. Many schools have joined a movement to protect them.
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Among Family
Among participants in our roundtable discussions, family moments represented some of the greatest difficulties.
July 17, 2009
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The Dynamic
“I discovered that the more I speak up, the more I hear [my students] speaking up, too.”
July 30, 2012