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The Classical Roots of White Supremacy
A whitewashed history of the ancient world lays the foundation for white supremacy across the curriculum.
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‘Roe v. Wade’—What Can Educators Do?
While we may feel overwhelmed in the aftermath of the overturned landmark decision, we are neither hopeless nor helpless. A social justice education expert offers suggestions.
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Arizona Legalizes Racial Profiling
Hundreds of high school and college students gathered around the state capitol in Phoenix, Arizona, on Friday. They were there to convince Gov. Jan Brewer to veto Senate Bill 1070. These young protesters were disappointed though. Brewer signed the bill and instantly set back relations between whites and Latinos in Arizona and other parts of the country.
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Spotlight on Latinx Leaders Tomorrow
TT Educator Grants support social justice work in the classroom, as well as at the school and district levels. Latinx middle schoolers in California interviewed community leaders who reflected about the challenging and rewarding path to a thriving adulthood.
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Understanding the Values of Democracy
“We know that democracy is always an unfinished creation. Each generation must renew its foundations. Each generation must rediscover the meaning of this hallowed vision in the light of its own modern challenges.”
— President Jimmy Carter
- What Are the Values of Democracy?
- Civics for Democracy
- Issue 5, Fall 2023
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Introduction to ‘Reading for Social Justice’
Late on a November afternoon in 2017, I got an email from a professional acquaintance telling me about an informal project in Boulder, Colorado. A group of parents, some of whom happened to also be professors and staff
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Making Space for Tough Talks in Class
One teacher reflects on his first year in the classroom and the importance of trusting students with critical topics.
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You Spoke, We Listened
Reader responses: you talk social media, bullying and speaking English.
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School Days for Transgender Youth
It can be difficult for gender-non-conforming students to navigate school—but there are things you can do to help.