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Issue 60, Fall 2018

TT’s NEW LGBTQ Best Practices Guide

We’ve learned a lot in the last few years about what LGBTQ students need to thrive. This excerpt from our new guide offers insight into how even small policy adjustments can make a big difference in the lives of queer and nonbinary students.

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Gender & Sexual Identity

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April 3, 2018

What Does the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Mean to You?

For many educators, the 50th anniversary of Dr. King’s assassination prompted reflection on how he and the causes he championed continue to shape our lives.

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Rights & Activism

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Teach This: Current Events

Our “Teach This” discussion guides are easily adapted for in-person, asynchronous, or virtual learning. We’ll be adding new resources up until the election, so be sure to check back often or sign up for Future Voters

August 17, 2020

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August 2, 2017

Six Ways to Stand Behind Your LGBT Students

During the back-to-school season, prioritize LGBT inclusivity in your classroom and school.

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Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

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Issue 53, Summer 2016

You Spoke, We Listened

Reader reactions: your responses to Islamophobia, native voices and Kid President.

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March 19, 2020

Teaching Through Coronavirus: What Educators Need Right Now

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We asked educators what they need, and we listened. We hope this message—and these resources—offer some help.

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Issue 66, Spring 2021

Toolkit for “Mathematics in Context: The Pedagogy of Liberation”

This toolkit will help educators consider how to “humanize math” using Learning for Justice’s Social Justice Standards. It provides opportunities for reflection and examples of real-world applications.

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The Atlantic Slave Trade: What too few textbooks told you

Slavery has occurred in many forms throughout the world, but the Atlantic slave trade-which forcibly brought more than 10 million Africans to the Americas-stands out for both its global scale and its lasting legacy. Anthony Hazard discusses the historical, economic and personal impact of this massive historical injustice.

Anthony Hazard

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6-8 9-12

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Religion Class Immigration

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History

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Geography

September 28, 2018

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Issue 63, Fall 2019

Songs of Zion

Mary loves Sunday mornings and the spirituals that give her, Mama and other enslaved people hope.

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Memories of Childhood’s Slavery Days (Chapter: Reminiscences), 1909

This text is a long reflection by a woman who was formerly enslaved. The author, Annie, grew up working in the home of her enslaver. The text gives her perspective on the experience of slavery and liberation.

Annie L. Burton

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

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Slavery

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History

December 14, 2017

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