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"We Spoke The Right Things"
A 6-year-old saw something no one else did. Her response taught the community about fairness—and the power of children’s voices.
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Mix It Up at Lunch Inspires an Activist
This student’s Mix It Up at Lunch journey paid off in happy, social dividends.
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Persuasive Letters
Students write to a business, school or community leader to call for action in response to a social justice issue from the central text. Alternatively, students can write open, persuasive letters to their peers or family members.
July 13, 2014
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Can I See Some ID?
Are voter ID laws meant to prevent voter fraud or suppress voter turnout among eligible minority groups? Prior to the 2012 presidential election, a majority of states considered such laws. In this article, Patricia Smith explores the two viewpoints.
July 7, 2014
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Reading for Social Justice
Reading groups that bring students, educators and families together benefit everyone. This guide offers step-by-step instructions for planning reading groups that include and empower the entire community.
June 29, 2022
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Prison Writings
When Leonard Peltier thinks of the massacre at Wounded Knee, he hears the screams of women and children. Although the vehicle for killing has changed, Peltier explains how American Indians are still being killed off in the modern day.
July 2, 2014
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Say No to the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill
Sometime in the next week or so, the Senate of the state of Tennessee will probably approve the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. It’s a proposed law that states, “No public elementary or middle school shall provide any instruction or material that discusses sexual orientation other than heterosexuality” in grades K-8.
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The First 100 Days
When a hard-fought election is over, how does everyone move forward? This illustrated story for grades 3–5 can help.