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Laws of North Carolina (1822)

This legal act details the duties of patrollers in Richmond county: the formation of such units, the benefits of such a position and guidelines on how to treat enslaved black people while serving this role.

“North Carolina General Assembly”

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Slavery

Subject

Civics

History

Geography

December 15, 2017

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Death of a Remarkable Woman

The newspaper article briefly describes the heroism of an enslaved woman, her emancipation, her marriage to her former enslaver and her life after he died.

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Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Slavery

Subject

History

Economics

December 15, 2017

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The Chicago Plan - January 7, 1966

The press release from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on behalf of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) details the organization’s plans to end slums in Chicago.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Civil Rights Movement Class

Subject

Social Studies

Civics

History

July 18, 2022

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Alabama Literacy Test (c. 1965)

A literacy test from Alabama (c. 1965) asks complex questions about civics to suppress voter registration and demonstrates the range of questions available to officials.

State of Alabama

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Civil Rights Movement

July 7, 2022

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Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Use these resources to celebrate the diverse experiences of AAPI students and effectively teach AAPI history—this month and throughout the year.

Teaching Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage
Hawaiians Live in Aloha
Kay Ulanday Barrett

April 30, 2020

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Should I Sacrifice to Live Half-American?

In this letter to the editor, James G. Thompson, a 26-year-old African American, writes about his desire to defend his country and to continue the fight for civil rights as the United States enters World War II.

James G. Thompson

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Civil Rights Movement

July 7, 2022

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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.

Tom Olin

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Civil Rights Movement Ability

July 7, 2022

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Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, and Coretta Scott King Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2006

The text is the 2006 reauthorization and amendment act of the Voting Rights Act.

109th United States Congress

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Civil Rights Movement Rights & Activism

Subject

Civics

History

July 18, 2022

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April 9, 2018

Tips for Testing Season

With testing comes a heightened sense of anxiety for many students and their teachers. Consider trying these survival tips to help your students feel less anxious and bring their best selves to testing days.

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Issue 63, Fall 2019

School Safety and Guns Don’t Mix

Illustration of a gun inside of a desk drawer.

Politicians say arming teachers will make schools safer, but educators disagree.

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