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Civics for Democracy
LFJ Director Jalaya Liles Dunn contends that civics should “represent the agency and change of each generation, demonstrating the needs of the time and how people showed up for the collective good.”
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Not for Sport
A Native American activist calls for an end to "Indian" team mascots.
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The Freedom Riders Video Transcript
This piece is to accompany The Freedom Riders video and lesson. In 1961, the Civil Rights Movement took another strategic turn. A small group of activists, both black and white, calling themselves the Freedom Riders, decided to travel by bus through the Deep South, where segregation in bus facilities wasn’t just the custom, it was the law, and where the simple act of boarding a bus was enough to put one’s life on the line.
April 5, 2011
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TT’s NEW LGBTQ Best Practices Guide
We’ve learned a lot in the last few years about what LGBTQ students need to thrive. This excerpt from our new guide offers insight into how even small policy adjustments can make a big difference in the lives of queer and nonbinary students.
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What Does the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Mean to You?
For many educators, the 50th anniversary of Dr. King’s assassination prompted reflection on how he and the causes he championed continue to shape our lives.
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What We’re Reading This Week: March 29, 2019
A weekly sampling of articles, blogs and reports relevant to TT educators.
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Teach This: Current Events
Our “Teach This” discussion guides are easily adapted for in-person, asynchronous, or virtual learning. We’ll be adding new resources up until the election, so be sure to check back often or sign up for Future Voters
August 17, 2020
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Six Ways to Stand Behind Your LGBT Students
During the back-to-school season, prioritize LGBT inclusivity in your classroom and school.
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You Spoke, We Listened
Reader reactions: your responses to Islamophobia, native voices and Kid President.