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December 12, 2017

Teaching in the Shadow of Trauma

When we teachers get a so-called “problem child” in class, it’s crucial to ask ourselves, “What is causing this behavior to manifest? What is occurring in this child’s life that we can’t see?”

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Class

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Issue 60, Fall 2018

Toolkit for "The Book of Matthew"

Uncover the deeper meaning of Matt Shepard’s story through the lens of our best practices guide 'Civil Rights Done Right.'

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Thanksgiving Sermon

This is a sermon by Benjamin Morgan Palmer that argues for the preservation of slavery. It gives students a close look at the religious arguments made for the institution of slavery.

Benjamin Morgan Palmer

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9-12

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Slavery

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History

December 15, 2017

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Wangari Maathai

“In Kenya, a modern ‘Johnny Appleseed’ has initiated a successful program to counteract the alarming destruction of Africa’s forests.”

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9-12

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Class Gender & Sexual Identity

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History

Geography

August 9, 2017

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Issue 63, Fall 2019

Black Minds Matter

Illustration of a student of color raising their hand in class while other students look on.

Interrupting school practices that disregard the mental health of Black youth.

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Issue 2, Spring 2022

From Slavery to School Discipline

Illustration of eyes peering from behind bars shaped like pencils.

Envisioning schools that affirm and protect Black students means reckoning with a long history of racist punishment.

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Issue 6, Fall 2024

Only Young Once: The Case for Dismantling the South’s School-to-Prison Pipeline

We must end the long-standing maltreatment and criminalization of Black children in the education system throughout the South.

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December 5, 2017

Policy Checkup: Addressing and Preventing Sexual Assault in Schools

Students rushing through the hallways in school | Teaching Tolerance

Educators can use the #metoo movement as an opportunity to make sure their schools have policies in place to protect students and staff from sexual assault and harassment. Here’s how.

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Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias

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The Color of Law: Winners and Losers in the Job Market

This lesson is the second lesson of the series The Color of Law: The Role of Government in Shaping Racial Inequity. In this lesson, students examine how government policies helped white people access economic benefits while preventing African Americans from accessing these same benefits.

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9-12

Topic

Class Rights & Activism

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Reading & Language Arts

Social Studies

History

Economics

October 10, 2019

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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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