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Building Cultural Bridges: Tips for Teachers
A list of tips for teachers about cultural competence in the classroom.
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Voices of Columbine
Five years after the tragedy that shook our nation, the people of Columbine High School reflect on growth and healing.
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Friends and Mentors
With a little help, South Asian immigrant students talk about discrimination, life and intercultural understanding in America.
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Facing the School Dropout Dilemma: The interaction of sexual orientation with school dropout rates
The American Psychological Association (APA) published “Facing the School Dropout Dilemma: The interaction of sexual orientation with school dropout rates” on its website in 2012. The APA is widely regarded as the most prominent professional organization for psychologists in the United States.
July 5, 2014
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Vocabulary Prediction Chart
Students predict the meanings of vocabulary words before reading and confirm the accuracy of their predictions during and after reading. Students identify context clues from the text and revise their definitions accordingly.
July 19, 2014
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Three from the Country
There is no “typical” rural teacher. Here’s a glimpse into the lives of three teachers in diverse, far-flung settings.
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Comprehensive Coverage
Baltimore schools forge innovative partnerships for mental health.
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Politics of the New South
In “Politics of the New South,” Maria Hinojosa revisits Clarkston, Georgia, featured in a previous episode and notable for its immigrant population. It’s three days before an election in which three former refugees are running for city office for the very first time.
October 27, 2014
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Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948
The U.N. General Assembly adopted the original version of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. The intention was to safeguard the international community against atrocities such as occurred during World War II.
July 2, 2014