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Hidden Homophobia Unit
The complete outline of Sarah Arnold's unit on hidden homophobia.
July 6, 2009
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Choices
This essay places side by side the historical oppression of African Americans in the South and the recent surge of African Americans moving back to the South of their own free will. In her discussion, Maya Angelou questions why such choices are considered remarkable.
July 2, 2014
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Imagining Alternative Futures Through Futurist Pedagogy
As educators, we must push past the call to “prepare students for the future.” This approach is insufficient and ultimately hazardous.
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One Year Later: Reflections on Charleston
The massacre at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, deeply saddened us—but also galvanized us. On the anniversary of the attack, six TT staffers remember.
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To Teach a Complex Issue, Skip the K-W-L Chart
When teaching his seventh-graders about the Syrian refugee crisis, this teacher decided to step back and let his students immerse themselves in the topic.
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Black History Month Is Over. Now What?
Every day, not just the days in February, should be an opportunity for students to learn about Black history, experiences and people. Here are four ways to do it.
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Repositioning Africa’s Place in the Classroom
This educator discusses the pedagogical frameworks and the educational tools for challenging common misconceptions about the African continent.
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Community Walks: A Day of Learning for Schools
Through community walks around students’ neighborhoods, educators and school staff can learn from those they teach, creating a stronger and more responsive school community.