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Maryam Asenuga

Maryam Asenuga is an undergraduate senior at Duke University, where she created the nation's first undergraduate Pride Invitational for prospective LGBTQIA+ students. Maryam is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Public Policy and Arabic. She is interested in policymaking and implementation and activism. In her free time, Maryam mentors and teaches refugee youth in mathematics and science and aids in their transition to American culture.

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March 24, 2011

Remembering the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire

In today’s anti-government, anti-union environment, it’s important to illustrate what happens when the powerful hold all the cards. The Triangle shirtwaist fire presents an opportunity to do just that.

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Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

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January 9, 2012

Building Diversity into the Common Core

I’m a Teaching Tolerance Fellow, and I’m working to develop classroom resources that balance the requirements of the Common Core State Standards with culturally responsive instruction. I’m hoping to draw upon our readers’ expertise to meet this challenge. What readings or texts do you recommend that answer the call of the Common Core and culturally responsive pedagogy?

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January 21, 2014

Cartoneras Meet the Common Core

This writing unit celebrates students’ talents and cultures.

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March 16, 2015

When Racist Acts Obscure Racism

We rush to identify, punish and isolate the racists—like members of a University of Oklahoma fraternity—without scrutinizing racism.

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March 13, 2013

A Teacher Reflects on the Literary Canon

This high school language arts teacher marvels at how his students were engaged in controversial and difficult topics.

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Issue 52, Spring 2016

Begin Within

Prepare yourself to discuss race, racism and other difficult topics with students.

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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.

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October 21, 2013

The Story of Learning

This literacy unit allows ESL students to understand their learning styles while helping the school better understand their students.

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May 11, 2017

When Teachers Read the World

A teacher book group dedicated to reading diverse literature for young people and adults can foster cultural competence and support anti-bias teaching.

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