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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.
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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.
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Get Paul Past the Pipeline
When a student’s frustration escalates, this teacher suggests several ways to address it that does not include punishment.
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Building Bridges, Not Roadblocks
Plan family-teacher conferences that focus on the future, not the past.
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Talking Circles: For Restorative Justice and Beyond
A TT awardee discusses how Talking Circles empower her middle school students.
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Mentoring Towards Equity
Mentoring is not about telling new teachers what to do. It’s about cultivating their skills early in their career.
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Reconsider Columbus 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.
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Honoring Stories Across Difference
This educator asks, “How can I as a white ally amplify the voices of those affected by racial violence? How can I honor their stories?”
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Community Inquiry
Affirmation Interview
During Affirmation Interview, students practice verbal and non-verbal communication in the roles of “interviewer” and “interviewee.”
July 13, 2014