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On Being Brought From Africa to America

In this poem, the speaker explores the relationship between her Christian beliefs and her enslavement. She reminds her readers of the Christian belief that anyone, regardless of their race, can follow Christianity and be saved.

Phillis Wheatley

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Religion Rights & Activism

Subject

History

Geography

July 7, 2014

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Gloria and Rosa Make Beautiful Music

Teaching Tolerance illustration of young girls playing for an adult audience

Two friends who attend different schools in the same community learn that one of their schools has no instruments for their music program, while the other has multiple different kinds. They use their friendship and musical abilities to confront this inequity and try to bring about change.

Cynthia Levinson

Grade Level

K-2 3-5

Topic

Class Rights & Activism

Subject

Civics

Economics

May 19, 2017

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Issue 36, Fall 2009

What Can This Student Teach You About the Classroom?

Teaching Tolerance illustration of a smiley student

She was always smarter than the curriculum allowed her to be. Now one Miami student is showing future teachers how to keep students engaged.

Topic

Class Rights & Activism

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August 23, 2021

What Critical Race Theory Is and What it Means for Teachers

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Education law and policy expert Bob Kim answers some key questions for educators about these so-called “anti-critical race theory” laws and what’s really going on.

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Issue 64, Spring 2020

A Message From Our Managing Editor

In all the changes that have occurred in the last decade, one steady current is clear to TT Managing Editor Monita Bell: Our work is about doing right by all of our kids.

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Understanding Voter Suppression in Today’s Election Process

Strategies to suppress voting continue to undermine our democracy today and have increased over the past two decades in response to political participation becoming more pluralistic.

October 11, 2024

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Against the Current

Native American activists use civil disobedience and consensus-building to resolve an old dispute over natural resources.

Learning for Justice Staff

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Religion Class

Subject

History

Economics

Geography

August 7, 2017

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The 45 Days of Black History

This webinar will prepare educators to use the approximately 45 days between the King holiday and the end of February to engage all students in recognizing and understanding how Black Americans have moved United States and world history forward. Join Learning for Justice as we share practices and strategies for celebrating the contributions of African Americans, whether they are household names or unsung heroes.

January 6, 2016

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Issue 6, Fall 2024

The Torch Is in Your Hands: A Conversation With Helen Sims

Photograph of Helen Sims by Sydney A. Foster

Helen Sims, aka the Old Storyteller of Belzoni, Mississippi, encourages us to accept the torch that is being passed to us.

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The Alcatraz Proclamation: A Primary Document Activity

On November 20, 1969, Alcatraz island became the unlikely stage for a landmark event in the Native American rights movement.

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

July 6, 2009

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