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Politics is a Force Multiplier

In the 2016 Trump Effect reports, we reported that bullying had been politicized, with even young students latching on to political talking points and slogans as a way of isolating and intimidating others. This

April 23, 2019

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Being A Girl: A Brief Personal History of Violence

In this blog post, the author moves through a timeline of sexual aggression and violence imposed on her, or women around her, beginning in her childhood and going through having her own child.

The Belle Jar

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity

September 13, 2016

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Remarks on Signing the Immigration Act of 1965

The Immigration Act of 1965 abolished the "country-of-origin" immigration quota system and established a system of entry based on skills and family relationships with U.S. residents. In addition to his remarks about these changes, President Johnson announced asylum for Cuban refugees.

Lyndon B. Johnson

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Civil Rights Movement Immigration Rights & Activism

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Civics

History

Economics

June 11, 2015

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Issue 37, Spring 2010

Whose Student Is She?

Illustration of hands raised with various questions

No Child Left Behind is plunging many English language learners into the educational mainstream — and sometimes getting them in over their heads.

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Issue 40, Fall 2011

The Unaffiliated Unite

Secular students are forming clubs for mutual support—they’ll need teacher-allies.

Topic

Religion

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Issue 28, Fall 2005

A Note to Young Immigrants

Teaching Tolerance illustration with yellow birds on a tree and only one red bird

Mitali Perkins explores the bittersweet aspects of immigration.

Topic

Immigration

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May 19, 2016

Student Protests and the Complexities of Collective Action

When we encourage our students to consider how power and privilege affect them, we must also anticipate that they’re going to want to do something about injustices they see.

Topic

Rights & Activism

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February 1, 2012

Question the American Dream

One teacher considers how to talk with students about the idea of the American Dream.

Topic

Class

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October 10, 2013

Keep Kids Visible

Kids disappear from schools and communities every day. This teacher does all she can to keep them where she can see them.

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December 4, 2013

Where Learning Happens

For some marginalized students, profound learning happens in the space between lessons.

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