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Freedom Schools 50 Years Later
Fifty years after the Freedom Schools of 1964, today’s Freedom Schools continue the legacy.
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Students Deserve Diverse Role Models
This teacher looks forward to a time when teachers have the freedom to be role models for their students.
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When Youth Get to Be Teachers
This afterschool educator empowers her students to step into the role of teacher and share their skills with peers. The outcome? A more positive and inclusive environment.
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“Drop That Science!”
An eventful taxi ride home after a challenging day gave this teacher perspective on her life’s work.
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A Backlash Against Arab Americans
In this essay, the author details how tension built and violence erupted—specifically against Muslim Americans—in the days following the September 11th attacks.
June 20, 2016
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Knock Knock
Until Daniel Beaty was 3 years old, his father would "knock knock" on his door every morning. This performance explores the shaping of personal identity in an incarcerated parent's absence.
October 30, 2014
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Responding to the Read-Aloud Text
Think Aloud
Think Aloud requires readers to stop during their reading to think, reflect and discuss their process. Readers talk about skipping text, rereading, searching back in the text for information, questioning, clarifying, summarizing, making connections, reflecting, predicting and visualizing.
July 19, 2014
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A Message From Our Director
In the aftermath of tragedy, TT director Maureen Costello wants to nurture students who welcome newcomers.
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Voting and Democracy Grants Roundup: Elementary and Middle School
TT Voting and Democracy Grants fund projects that encourage students to become empowered advocates for voting in their communities. Here are a few of our favorites.