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Pandemic Pedagogy: A Call to Educators to Bring Their Classrooms to Reality
One educator explains the value of addressing the pandemic head-on in class.
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Thomas H.
Thomas was born into slavery and lived a harsh life, but he was finally able to escape and reunite with his family.
January 8, 2019
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Students Know the College-Admissions System Is Rigged
When news of the college-admissions cheating scandal broke this week, young people knew it was wrong and many weren’t surprised. Here’s how you can help them tap into their power in spite of it.
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Whose Renaissance Is It?
These middle-schoolers spent months exploring the bridges that connect their gentrifying community and the barriers that divide it.
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A Message From Our Director
TT Director Maureen Costello is thinking a lot about the power of social media; a significant number of educators are too.
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Discussing #BBQBecky, #PermitPatty and #LivingWhileBlack
The summer of 2018 saw black children reported to police for swimming, selling water and mowing lawns. Studies show the same bias that attributes sinister motives to these kids is evident in classrooms as well. What are you doing to ensure your students don't have to worry about #LivingWhileBlack at school?
- Is There a #BBQBecky or #PermitPatty in Your Classroom?
- Is Implicit Bias Racist?
- Reframing Classroom Management
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Hate at School: A Back-to-School Look at the Past Year
“Back to school” shouldn’t mean “back to hate.” Here’s a look at the hate incidents we reported last school year—and steps for making this year better.
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Is Your Collection Complete? What The Little Mermaid Can Teach Us About Class Libraries & Curricula
As fans celebrate the announcement that the newest live-action Disney film will feature a black actor in the lead role, we are yet again reminded of the importance of representation. This summer, we hope you’ll reflect on your own practice and check out these resources to ensure all students are reflected in your classroom and curriculum.
- Picture Imperfect
- Window or Mirror?
- Discovering My Identity
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In the Wake of Orlando: Helping Students Heal
TT’s Teaching and Learning Specialist Jarah Botello offers some classroom discussion prompts and activities that can help students process the horrific tragedy in Orlando and move toward healing.