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Appendix B: Glossary of Terms
Action in the context of the Social Justice Standards is a domain that includes honoring and celebrating identity and diversity as well as bringing about justice. Both individuals and groups can take action toward social
May 26, 2023
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When Trivia Isn’t Trivial
One teacher explains how she turned “Thanksgiving Trivia” into an opportunity to share under-taught history with her colleagues as well as her students, regardless of the time of year.
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How to Talk About Puerto Rico With Your Students
The crisis in Puerto Rico is complicated and tied to its history with the United States, but educators can address it with students and inspire empathy.
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The Danger of the Story of “Both Sides”
Combating “single stories” is no longer as simple as including “multiple perspectives” in the classroom. Whose stories we share and why should be part of classroom discourse.
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Miami by Fujian
Mariel visits her birthplace in China with her adopted parents. Although she struggles to fit in at times in her school in Miami, visiting her old orphanage helps her learn about where she comes from and opens her eyes to how lucky she is.
November 30, 2017
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One Survivor Remembers
This Oscar-winning documentary presents Gerda Weissmann Klein’s account of surviving the Holocaust as a child. (Available for streaming only)
June 29, 2017
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Responding to Children's Bereavement During the COVID-19 Pandemic
With over 200,000 children experiencing the loss of a parent or caregiver during the COVID-19 pandemic, educators are becoming grief counselors.