Search

3,150 Results

lesson

The First Amendment and Freedom of Religion

In this lesson, students will use the case of Park51’s Islamic Cultural Center as a starting point for a discussion about whether religious freedom is absolute and if religious freedom requires respect for other religions.

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Religion

Subject

Reading & Language Arts

Social Studies

Civics

ELL / ESL

November 22, 2010

article

July 25, 2016

A Teachable Moment on Gender Fluidity

This writer and LGBT advocate spoke to a group of middle school students about being gender fluid. The next day, an unforgettable email showed them the power of open and honest dialogue.

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity

article

February 2, 2016

Using the Super Bowl to Discuss Bias

With all the talk about Cam Newton’s celebrations—and less than a week to go before Super Bowl 50—educators can take advantage of this teachable moment.

Topic

Bullying & Bias

article

September 28, 2016

Studying Gender Roles in Literature and Life

Examining “classic” literature presents the opportunity for a fascinating study in historical gender roles, but a comparison with today’s media can help students uncover shocking similarities.

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias Rights & Activism

article

April 17, 2013

Get Paul Past the Pipeline

When a student’s frustration escalates, this teacher suggests several ways to address it that does not include punishment.

article

November 13, 2013

Building Bridges, Not Roadblocks

Plan family-teacher conferences that focus on the future, not the past.

article

January 4, 2017

Hitting Reset

What if you could start the school year over again? What would you change?

article

July 22, 2014

Talking Circles: For Restorative Justice and Beyond

A TT awardee discusses how Talking Circles empower her middle school students.

article

January 27, 2014

Mentoring Towards Equity

Mentoring is not about telling new teachers what to do. It’s about cultivating their skills early in their career.

article

October 6, 2015

Reconsider Columbus Day

Group of young students putting on a performance on Indigenous Peoples Day.

Teachers have the power to change the practice of celebrating Columbus to a practice of celebrating indigenous peoples’ presence, endurance and accomplishments. This blogger suggests how to do just that.

Search

3,150 Results

Get the Learning for Justice Newsletter