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Meet gun violence activists and high school seniors Jenna Bowker of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Mary Cox of Marshall County, Kentucky, and Alex King of Chicago, Illinois.
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Why the 1965 Voting Rights Act Is Crucial for Democracy
The 1965 Voting Rights Act — a landmark federal law that removed barriers and affirmed the right to vote for millions of African Americans — remains essential for ensuring equal access to the ballot.
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We Have a Dream: The March on Washington
An overview of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom that includes activities to help children and families make connections to history.
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Applying Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Supports Inclusive Education
Ensuring education is inclusive of young people with diverse needs and abilities takes intentional practice; Universal Design for Learning can help educators design experiences that benefit all learners.
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Five Standards of Effective Pedagogy
Does your teaching include these five standards? Take a deep dive with this self-check, originally produced by the Center for Research on Education, Diversity and Excellence at the University of California.
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Getting the Civil War Right
Did America’s most divisive war start over slavery or states’ rights? Too many educators get it wrong.
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Historical Fiction as a Teaching Tool
This afterschool educator discusses how historical fiction is an effective tool to teach youth about underrepresented people and identities in classrooms and in U.S. history textbooks.
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Rethinking Parent-Teacher Conferences
Making the conference experience more supportive to families ultimately benefits students.
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White Anti-Racism: Living the Legacy
What does "white anti-racist" mean? How can guilt get in the way? And what's all this talk about being "colorblind"? Learning for Justice, then Teaching Tolerance, asked community activists to share their thoughts on these questions, and others. Their answers shine light on the concepts of comfort, power, privilege and identity.
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