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A Teacher Who Looks Like Me
A white educator reflects on this reality: Most teachers in the United States are white, which means that many children of color don’t have academic role models who look like them.
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Teach Identity and Diversity—Even in Science Class
As Earth Day approaches, it’s a good time to think about how you approach issues of identity and diversity when it comes to the environment—regardless of the subject you teach. Here’s how one science teacher did it.
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Around the Freedom Table
Black and Jewish youths share a heritage of liberation.
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Unlocking Opportunity
How can educators and school leaders close the achievement gap for African-American girls?
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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.
September 28, 2018
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Where's George?
Primary students learn the value of questioning their social studies book.
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The Resurgence of Hate
The purpose of this activity is to take a look at one of the most famous hate groups, try to understand why its members believe the way they do and learn what can be done to stop hate groups from returning to their historic levels of power and influence.
January 11, 2010
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Marcus Garvey and the Universal Negro Improvement Association
This segment examines black nationalist leader Marcus Garvey and his organization, the Universal Negro Improvement Association. Best known for his leadership in a "back to Africa" movement, Garvey's ideas would influence later black nationalist thought.
July 8, 2014
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Talking to Children About the History of Slavery in the United States
Recommendations and age-appropriate information to emphasize in conversations about slavery and racism in the U.S.
November 20, 2024