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Maintain Neutrality
Learn how schools can teach religious tolerance -- and stay within constitutional bounds.
July 6, 2009
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Toolkit for “Religion in the Locker Room"
When the authors of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution wrote, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof,” they sparked a debate that continues
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Brag on Your School!
Did your school host an outstanding Mix event and keep the Mix spirit going? We want to recognize you!
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Atlanta Compromise 1895
Regarded as one of the most important speeches in American history, it was delivered by Booker T. Washington as a plea for racial cooperation in the South during a time of deep racial prejudice.
July 16, 2018
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'Zero' Alternatives
School violence -- learn how to prevent it without sacrificing student's civil rights.
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Street Justice
The distrust between the Jewish community and African-American community in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn in the 1990s reached an all-time high when a runaway car struck two children.
May 22, 2017
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Untamed Border
This chapter depicts the violent relationship between Tejanos (Texas Mexicans) and Texas Rangers in the late 19th century and early 20th century, culminating in the notion that “though a Tejano spent his life under the watchful eyes of whites, he was beneath all notice in death.”
February 8, 2017
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“We Won’t Wear the Name”
At these three high schools, each named for Robert E. Lee, students led the way toward change.
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Heavy Topics, Strong Classrooms
Our democracy desperately needs diverse voices to engage in mature dialogue if we are to ever find compassionate solutions to our common problems. Schools must be where young people learn to do this.
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Toolkit for "Being There for Nonbinary Youth"
This toolkit synthesizes the key tips and takeaways from “Being There for Nonbinary Youth” and offers online resources for supporting transgender students.