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Hostile Opposition to the Civil Rights Movement

Understand how hostile opposition efforts tried to slow or prevent the movement for equality and justice, and apply lessons to today’s justice issues.

February 24, 2025

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Understanding the Role and Responsibilities of the Department of Education

By fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access, the Department of Education is a vital federal agency for the future of our nation.

March 20, 2025

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June 9, 2025

School Vouchers and the Efforts to Undermine Public Education

School Vouchers - image of public school, parent and child and person with sign "Education is a civil right."

Vouchers are part of a broader effort to dismantle public schools, moving public taxpayer funds into private for-profit institutions. This is the third of three articles on public schools as a common good, which explore the possibilities and threats to public education.

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Discussing War and Conflict: Resources for Educators, Parents and Caregivers

As images of war and conflict fill television screens and flood the internet right now, young people need the support of parents, caregivers and educators to grapple with their emotions and to understand the events.

October 10, 2023

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Talking to Children About the History of Slavery in the United States

Recommendations and age-appropriate information to emphasize in conversations about slavery and racism in the U.S.

November 20, 2024

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Slavery and the Northern Economy

In this episode, historian Christy Clark-Pujara examines the role the North played in perpetuating slavery and the truth behind the phrase “slavery built the United States.”

July 8, 2019

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Issue 32, Fall 2007

We Must Persevere

Mother and daughter hold Newspaper with headline "High Court Bans Segregation In Public Schools"

Recently, the Supreme Court rendered a decision that makes school integration far more difficult. Civil rights leader Julian Bond responds.

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Rights & Activism

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Lauryn Mascareñaz

Lauryn has over 10 years experience as an elementary classroom teacher, literacy instructional coach and culturally responsive trainer. She was formerly a teaching and learning specialist with Teaching Tolerance. She holds a bachelor's degree in American Studies and a master's of education degree in culturally responsive teaching, both from the University of Colorado. She is currently working on her doctorate in education at Vanderbilt University. Lauryn has a passion for educating teachers on engagement strategies and is particularly interested in closing the opportunity gap for young males

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Miami by Fujian

Mariel visits her birthplace in China with her adopted parents. Although she struggles to fit in at times in her school in Miami, visiting her old orphanage helps her learn about where she comes from and opens her eyes to how lucky she is.

David Kwee

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3-5

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Immigration

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Reading & Language Arts

November 30, 2017

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Issue 58, Spring 2018

Liberated Roots

School and community gardens can be emancipatory spaces—if they’re built around culturally responsive practices. Get to know three gardening activists who have learned to ask the right questions—and listen to the answers.

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