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Portfolio Activity for “Weighing In”
As the number of obese and overweight children grows, so does size bias.
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Sounds of Change
This lesson challenges students to analyze and to reflect on messages presented in songs — and to express their own views about important issues addressed in some songs.
April 26, 2017
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Dystopian Young-Adult Literature in the Classroom
Two TT bloggers share their tips on using dystopian young-adult fiction to engage students in discussions about tough topics.
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Five Questions for Stephanie Jones
In this Q&A, Stephanie Jones—a professor of educational theory and practice—answers questions about how socioeconomic class manifests in schools, class-sensitive pedagogy and more.
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Shelter from the Storm
Trauma shows many faces. Schools that recognize them can be places of healing.
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New Orleans, Texas
One year after Hurricane Katrina, hundreds of thousands of displaced students remain scattered in schools across the nation. In Houston, which has the largest concentration of evacuees, two schools continue helping displaced students adjust to new surroundings -- and honor what was lost or left behind.
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Reading for Social Justice
Reading groups that bring students, educators and families together benefit everyone. This guide offers step-by-step instructions for planning reading groups that include and empower the entire community.
June 29, 2022
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The America Project
When Carmen asks her mom what it means to be Puerto Rican and American, she learns a valuable lesson about identity and culture.