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Life in the Iron Mills

This short story—acclaimed as one of the earliest examples of American realism—paints a bleak picture of industrial workers' lives in the mid-1800s.

Rebecca Harding Davis

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Class

Subject

History

July 7, 2014

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Issue 26, Fall 2004

The Lesson I've Learned, the Lesson I Teach

This reflection accompanies the feature story " Voices of Columbine." By Kiki Leyba April 20, 1999: Reacting Fourth hour. I'm hustling to Frank's office. The principal is going to offer me — a first-year teacher — a

Topic

Rights & Activism

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Issue 6, Fall 2024

American Patriotic Songs: Context and Perspective

Illustration diverse group of people in patriotic image with stars and stripes

Exploring the historical complexity of this music lets us confront the various voices, functions and stories that a single patriotic song can embody.

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Mendez v. Westminster

Preceding the Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas, Mendez v. Westminster challenged the segregation of Mexican Americans in schools in Orange County, California.

Senior District Judge Paul J. McCormick

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Civil Rights Movement Rights & Activism

Subject

Civics

History

Geography

July 29, 2016

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Issue 36, Fall 2009

Learning to Roar

Irma Lucena and Carmelo Vega, with their sons, Mike Vega and Alex Vega.

Parents find grassroots power.

Topic

Rights & Activism

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Issue 53, Summer 2016

‘Browder v. Gayle’

The most important civil rights case you’ve never heard of.

Topic

Rights & Activism

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Issue 24, Fall 2003

Out of the Shadows

Adoptive families seek to transform classroom strategies.

Topic

Class Bullying & Bias

professional development

Bullying Basics

This quick reference answers questions about bullying we hear frequently from the Learning for Justice community. The information will get you started and point you toward more in-depth resources.

Professional Development Topic

Classroom Culture

School Climate

Topic

Bullying & Bias

May 15, 2014

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Informational

The Great Immigration Debate

Patricia Smith explores the nation's divide over how to deal with illegal immigration. She outlines the role of immigration in our history, notes the "wariness" felt over immigration ever since, and questions when and how Congress might act on the issue.

Patricia Smith

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Immigration Rights & Activism

Subject

Civics

History

Economics

July 5, 2014

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Informational

Anything We Love Can Be Saved (Introduction)

In this introduction, Alice Walker touches on ideas of activism, the strength of the individual, enlightenment, fear of being inferior and the conviction needed to embrace one's life.

Alice Walker

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity

Subject

Civics

History

July 7, 2014

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