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November 30, 2016

In a Time of Islamophobia, Teach With Complexity

Rethinking the Region: New Approaches to 9-12 U.S. Curriculum on the Middle East and North Africa—a free, online curricular resource—needs to be on your radar. Learn about this resource from two of its co-authors.

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Religion

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September 9, 2016

‘Part-Time Indian’ and Colin Kaepernick

This TT Award winner will extend his usual coverage of the Sherman Alexie classic to address how dominant cultural narratives reinforce who is considered American—and who isn’t.

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Rights & Activism

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September 16, 2016

Helping Students Connect With Standing Rock

The Sioux Nation protest of the Dakota Access Pipeline is taking on greater significance each day. Don’t miss the opportunity to teach about history in the making.

Topic

Rights & Activism

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June 26, 2014

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 – Title VII: The Freedom to Work

Primary sources--like discriminatory "help wanted" ads and posters--can help students understand the significance of Title VII.

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Rights & Activism

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August 11, 2014

'American Sabor': A Bilingual, Multicultural Literacy Unit

A middle school teacher shares her innovative approach to using a bilingual multicultural resource.

Topic

Immigration

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Issue 46, Spring 2014

Toolkit for In Good Faith

This toolkit provides a lesson plan that expands students’ knowledge and understanding of the religious diversity (or lack thereof) in their city, county or state. The lesson ends with an activity around the role of interfaith coalitions in increasing religious understanding.

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July 14, 2015

Who Is Your Teacher Today?

When teachers have mentors and teachers of their very own, the results can make a meaningful impact.

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Informational

Letter to Reverend Samson Occum (1774)

Wheatley’s letter explains her reasoning for emancipation using the rhetoric of the American Revolution and Biblical references.

Phillis Wheatley

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Slavery

Subject

History

January 5, 2018

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Informational

U.S. Constitution: Articles I, II, IV, V

These sections illustrate the ways in which the U.S. Constitution provided indirect protection of slavery.

James Madison

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Slavery

Subject

History

January 5, 2018

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Discussing #BBQBecky, #PermitPatty and #LivingWhileBlack

The summer of 2018 saw black children reported to police for swimming, selling water and mowing lawns. Studies show the same bias that attributes sinister motives to these kids is evident in classrooms as well. What are you doing to ensure your students don't have to worry about #LivingWhileBlack at school?

Is There a #BBQBecky or #PermitPatty in Your Classroom?
Is Implicit Bias Racist?
Reframing Classroom Management

July 2, 2018

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