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We Are Once Again Reeling From Grief and Outrage
As we grieve with Uvalde, Texas, let’s commit to a renewed fight for change.
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Discussing #TakeAKnee in Class
With the spotlight once again on the act of kneeling during the national anthem, students will bring this conversation to the classroom. Here’s how to guide that discussion.
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Digital Activism Remixed: Hashtags for Voice, Visibility and Visions of Social Justice
As social media engagement among youth continues to rise, students are becoming increasingly exposed to and involved in hashtag campaigns related to themes of identity, diversity, justice and social action.
September 27, 2017
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The Strength of Ordinary People: A Conversation With Jo Ann Bland
As a child, Jo Ann Bland participated in the Selma, Alabama, march that became known as Bloody Sunday. In this video and Q&A excerpt, Bland inspires us to civic action.
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Take 10 Minutes to Register Future Voters Today
Taking students through the voter registration process only takes 10 minutes, but it’s one of the most effective ways high school educators can amplify student perspectives this year.
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Death or Liberty
One stormy night Gabriel Prosser visits Rachel’s house to ask her mother to sew a flag for his rebellion.
February 19, 2020
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Five Standards of Effective Pedagogy
Does your teaching include these five standards? Take a deep dive with this self-check, originally produced by the Center for Research on Education, Diversity and Excellence at the University of California.
May 4, 2011
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Reflecting on Personal Stories
Students learn about the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans from people who lived through it. This video depicts how students use metaphorical thinking to deepen their understanding using the thinking routine, Color-Symbol-Image.
February 22, 2019