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Advertisements and You
This lesson starts by showing children some of the kinds of advertisements they might run into online and helping them analyze these ads with a critical eye.
September 26, 2017
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First, Denounce the Act
School leaders can learn a lot from Lt. General Jay Silveria’s response to a horrible incident at the Air Force Academy Prep School.
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Discussing Sexual Harassment in the Classroom
Whether or not the topic of sexual harassment comes up in class organically, teachers must address it with students. This teacher suggests ways to do that with sensitivity.
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Bus Boycott: Historical Documents Highlight Integration Milestone
This collection of primary resources and corresponding activities sheds light on the endurance of peaceful protesters in Montgomery, Ala., who overturned an unjust law.
July 6, 2009
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The Emotion Map
A Connecticut teacher helps teens navigate the landscape of feelings
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Informational
1961: The Freedom Riders
The Freedom Riders looked to invoke federal action and gain national attention as they traveled on interstate bus lines across the South seeking service at white-only waiting rooms and lunch counters.
July 7, 2014
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Combating Anti-Muslim Bias
Followers of Islam face widespread prejudice in the United States. How can teachers help students overcome these attitudes?
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National Treasures
Help your students travel through time with primary sources from the Library of Congress.
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Segregation by Design
Our national understanding of segregation is incomplete unless we face the history of residential redlining. Richard Rothstein, author of 'Color of Law,' explains why.
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Freedom Schools for Today’s Justice Movement
To confront current education censorship and voter suppression, modern social justice projects build on the foundations of the historic 1964 Freedom Schools.