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Let's Put the Power Back in "Empowerment"
When we call for empowerment of our students, what are we asking for?
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Welfare is a Women's Issue
This essay expounds on the injustices and false perceptions faced by women in the welfare system. Tillmon contends that the system is overrun with sexism and that until American women are liberated by equal pay, the welfare system will continue to be a trap for them.
July 3, 2014
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A Law for Regulating Negroes and Slaves in the Night Time
A New York City law from 1731 details the punishments for the enslaved and free black people who are in the streets after dark.
December 13, 2017
professional development
Five Standards of Effective Pedagogy
Does your teaching include these five standards? Take a deep dive with this self-check, originally produced by the Center for Research on Education, Diversity and Excellence at the University of California.
May 4, 2011
the moment
Celebrate Juneteenth and Support the Ongoing Justice Movement
“Juneteenth offers a moment for those who envision a just society to elevate and support the ongoing freedom movement no matter where they live. It opens possibilities to do the real work of uncovering honest history—and to be honest with ourselves, especially in the wake of racial violence.” —Juneteenth Observances Promote ‘Absolute Equality’
Juneteenth—celebrated June 19—marks the announcement in June of 1865 to enslaved Black Texans that they were free. These LFJ articles help to contextualize the holiday and the ongoing fight for justice and freedom.
- Juneteenth Observances Promote ‘Absolute Equality’
- Teaching Juneteenth
- My Pride Is Black, My Juneteenth Is Queer
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What We’re Reading This Week: November 22, 2019
A weekly sampling of articles, blogs and reports relevant to TT educators.
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What We're Watching
Dim the lights and get ready to learn with these TT-approved films!
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If It Can Happen Here …

When election rhetoric threatened their district culture, this group of California teachers organized a “Teach In.”
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Why “Both Sides” of a Story Aren’t Enough

Students are capable of processing complex narratives; we just need to give them the tools.