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Social Justicing With Hip-Hop
Looking for a new way to engage your students? Try one they probably already know and love.
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Will This Solve School Segregation in NYC Schools?
New York City Schools revealed its much-anticipated plan for increasing diversity and access in its public schools. But some critics say it doesn’t go far enough or name the true issue at hand.
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Serving the Broad Spectrum of Students
Jeffrey Farley prizes students who might slip through the system otherwise.
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The Opportunity All Students Deserve
Supporting students’ learning means seeing past their mistakes.
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Responding to Trauma in Your Classroom
Trauma can have significant and lasting effects on students. This PD Café will help you learn how to recognize the signs of trauma, better understand the causes of trauma, and take steps to establish social and emotional safety in your classroom.
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Language Does Not Have to Be a Barrier
ESOL program coordinator Ann Marie Batista is a “barrier breaker” for ELL students and their teachers.
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Examining Your School's Climate
Use these resources to assess your school's climate.
July 6, 2009
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Portfolio Activity for “Defining Moments”
Children’s dictionaries have the power to shape how kids see the world. Be sure yours promotes tolerance.
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Slavery Simulations: Just Don't
We're saddened by the news of yet another classroom lesson on slavery involving a troubling simulation—but we're not surprised. Our research has shown some common pitfalls when teaching and learning about slavery. In this edition of The Moment, we explain why mock auctions—along with simulations of the Middle Passage—do more harm than good, and we provide resources for teaching this history more effectively.
- Another Slavery Simulation: We Can and Must Do Better
- Teaching Hard History: Building Better Lessons About Slavery
- Teaching Hard History Podcast Series