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Toolkit for “Just Science”
This toolkit accompanies the article “Just Science,” and provides a classroom resource to help students probe deeper to discover the social and ethical implications of topics in science.
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Identities
This piece accompanies Social Justice Standards: Unpacking Identity
April 17, 2014
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Toolkit for Lunch Lines
This toolkit will provide you and your colleagues with extra resources for learning about equity issues related to school lunch, as well as an opportunity to take action in making lunchtime a just time at your school.
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Do Something
Buddy Share
Students choose a mode of expression—e.g., writing, art or storytelling—to share theme-related ideas and feelings with a “buddy” from outside the classroom.
July 13, 2014
student task
Do Something
Consuming and Creating Political Art
Students examine the history of political art. They then create their own murals, political cartoons or posters, demonstrating an understanding of social justice issues.
July 13, 2014
teaching strategy
Close and Critical Reading
Question-Answer Relationships (QAR)
QAR gives students practice questioning the text and identifying literal and inferential questions. Students learn to find different types of evidence and to rely on their own interpretation when doing close reading.
July 19, 2014
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Advice From the Experts
TT answers your tough questions. This time, we talk “hidden curriculum” and responsive school discipline.
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Toolkit for 'New Resources from Teaching Tolerance'
Teaching Tolerance has released two important resources for creating a healthy, inclusive school environment. You can download them here: Responding to Hate and Bias at School Speak Up at School These resources provide
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The First 100 Days
When a hard-fought election is over, how does everyone move forward? This illustrated story for grades 3–5 can help.
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#BornPerfect
The National Center for Lesbian Rights kicks off #BornPerfect—a nationwide campaign against conversion therapy.