Search

2,976 Results

lesson

Challenging Hunger in the United States

The 2008 data surprised people because it showed much more hunger than in previous years. In this lesson, students will learn about some of the report’s findings.

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Class

Subject

Economics

July 10, 2017

article

January 4, 2018

Toxic Masculinity Is Bad for Everyone: Why Teachers Must Disrupt Gender Norms Every Day

While we as a society work together for solutions to end mass violence, we educators need to rethink how we teach masculinity through our deeds and actions.

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias

student task

Do Something

My Voice, My Voter’s Guide

Estimated time Two to three weeks Why? One of the ways young students become invested in the democratic process is by become empowered advocates for civic participation in their local communities. When younger students

Grade Level

3-5 6-8 9-12

Subject

Civics

August 30, 2018

article

January 15, 2019

Teaching the Government Shutdown

The United States Capitol building illuminated at night.

Avoid polarized arguments about the federal government shutdown by emphasizing historical context, processes and the shutdown's effect on people across the United States.

Topic

Class Immigration Rights & Activism

article

March 31, 2016

The Puzzling Problem of Symbols

Autism is often represented by disconnected puzzle pieces. This symbolism sends an unfortunate message about people with autism that does not promote social justice.

Topic

Ability

article

Issue 66, Spring 2021

Returning to the Place of Origin

Educator Gerardo Muñoz on the critical importance of centering community—this school year more than ever.

article

Issue 26, Fall 2004

"Mr. D, Don't Let Them Take Our School"

An interview with Principal Frank DeAngelis of Columbine High School.

Topic

Bullying & Bias Rights & Activism

article

December 1, 2017

"Hunger Would Be Creation": Neurodiverse Literature in the Classroom

What can teaching neurodiverse texts do for people with and without cognitive disabilities? We’ve just scratched the surface of possibility.

Topic

Ability Rights & Activism

text

Informational

A Girl and a Word

Laura Linn's article explores how Rosa Marcellino, a nine-year old with Down syndrome, and her family worked to eliminate the phrase "mentally retarded" from official use. "Rosa's Law" is living, legislative proof that their hard work paid off.

Laura Linn

Grade Level

3-5

Topic

Ability Rights & Activism

Subject

Civics

History

July 2, 2014

article

Issue 39, Spring 2011

A Girl and a Word

Rosa Marcellino didn’t like being labeled “mentally retarded,” so she decided to let important people know.

Topic

Ability

Search

2,976 Results

Get the Learning for Justice Newsletter