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James Baldwin: Art, Sexuality and Civil Rights

In this lesson, students will revisit the life of James Baldwin, an African-American literary writer and critic, as well as an icon for civil and gay rights.

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

Subject

Reading & Language Arts

Social Studies

History

January 7, 2013

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Issue 52, Spring 2016

Toolkit for “Supermom Saves the Day”

“Supermom Saves the Day” tells the story of a young girl who faces gender stereotypes on the school playground. This toolkit structures a guided reading of the story and can be used for grades 3–8.

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Part I: Creating Your Group

Before You Begin: The Planning Committee Getting the Right Folks and the Right Data to the Table Once you’ve decided to start a social justice reading group, it’s tempting to jump right into conversations with young

October 16, 2019

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Appendix A: Suggested Anti-bias Strategies for Use With ELL Students

ELL instructors can adapt almost any lesson or activity to meet the needs of their students. Use this list of sample ELL-friendly strategies to spark creativity. Implement them alone, combine them or integrate them into

Topic

Immigration

July 5, 2017

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Part III: Planning Workbook

Before You Begin: The Planning Committee Activity A: Review Best Practices 1. Take turns reading the standards aloud. As you read, discuss each standard and address any questions or concerns group members may have—about

October 16, 2019

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How Fair Use Works

This lesson focuses on copyright and fair use. Students will discuss these concepts and then complete a project demonstrating what they learned.

Grade Level

9-12

Subject

Digital Literacy

Reading & Language Arts

Math & Technology

October 3, 2017

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July 24, 2009

Cooperation

Activities for The Fighting Mynahs

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Issue 58, Spring 2018

A Remote Control for Learning

Artist, author and educator Gene Luen Yang speaks with LFJ (formerly Teaching Tolerance) about teaching, comics and the importance of diverse characters.

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Issue 43, Spring 2013

Toolkit for “Move to the Music”

Educators have long used music to inspire, engage and teach their students. Whether by tapping into popular culture or reaching back through history, songs and their lyrics offer an excellent example of how humans use

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Media Literacy Is Vital During the Election Process

Media literacy – being able to access, analyze and evaluate information for accuracy and reliability across a variety of mediums – is crucial for us to make informed decisions.

October 4, 2024

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