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Misunderstood Terms and Practices

What is the Truth About American Muslims? Misunderstood Terms and Practices 14. What does “jihad” mean? Isn’t it a “holy war”? “Jihad” literally means striving, or doing one’s utmost. Within Islam, there are two basic

Topic

Religion

October 11, 2012

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Reconstruction

These images show how different people reacted to the end of the Civil War and the abolition of slavery.

Various

Grade Level

3-5 6-8 9-12

Topic

Slavery

Subject

History

January 28, 2020

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Slavery and the Civil War, Part 1

What really caused the Civil War? This episode, with Bethany Jay, Ph.D., examines the complex role that slavery played in causing the Civil War and outlines ways to teach this history and clarify our understanding of the Confederacy.

July 8, 2019

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June 12, 2019

Teaching Juneteenth

Young men of color in matching outfits dancing together outside.

The history of Juneteenth acknowledges hard history while also empowering students to be advocates for change.

Topic

Rights & Activism

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Issue 46, Spring 2014

The Gentle Catalyst

Afraid to teach about privilege? Three teachers show how it’s done.

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity

article

May 9, 2014

You CAN Teach About Religion in Public School!

The First Amendment defines the parameters of including religious content in U.S. public school classrooms, but teachers still wonder: What does religion as content look like?

Topic

Religion

article

Issue 25, Spring 2004

'They're Playing Indians.'

How to talk to kids about stereotypes on television. A take-home lesson for students' families.

article

Issue 59, Summer 2018

(In)Visible Identity

Invisibly Identity Illustrated by Vish Singh | TT59 Summer 2018 Magazine

Sikhs have been in the United States for more than 125 years, but our collective lack of knowledge about this religious group is leaving Sikh students vulnerable.

article

May 16, 2017

Teaching About Ramadan and Eid

Ramadan begins today. Discuss this Muslim holy month with students—and take a step toward countering Islamophobia.

Topic

Religion

article

March 15, 2019

Finding Resolve After the New Zealand Mosque Shootings

girl in black and white looking off to the side

The mosque shootings in New Zealand may be far away, but this is an opportunity to help students understand and actively participate in a better tomorrow.

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Religion

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