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Connecting Past and Present With Primary Sources
When two American Studies teachers combined their classes to discuss school integration, they fostered a depth of learning they never anticipated.
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Fourth graders and the 14th Amendment
Reading the U.S. Constitution prompts students to consider equality issues in their own lives.
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What Sally Ride and Amelia Earhart Taught Us
This week reminded us of two pioneering women in aviation. The nation mourned the death of Sally Ride, the first American woman in space. At the same time, many of us celebrated the 115th birthday of Amelia Earhart.
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Looking at Race and Racial Identity in Children’s Books
This lesson, the second in a series, encourages students to think and talk openly about the concept of beauty, particularly as it overlaps with issues of race and racial identity.
September 9, 2011
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Understanding Past and Present Labor Injustice through Music
Period songs give students an understanding of early 19th century labor conditions
July 6, 2009
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The Clever Boy and the Terrible, Dangerous Animal
This clever boy teaches the villagers that they should not be afraid of something just because they have never seen it before.
July 3, 2014
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Early-Grades Bilingual Books: What Works and What Doesn’t
Bilingual books are great tools for teaching languages and changing attitudes about other cultures, but finding quality books can be challenging. Here’s what to look for.
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Race and Poverty Matter, Even on Earth Day
There’s an old joke among real estate agents that the three most important things to consider in any property are location, location, location.
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Donald Trump Jr., Sexual Harassment and Our Schools
Recent news of some troubling comments reveals two false assumptions: that teaching kindergarten isn’t work and that sexual harassment isn’t a problem in schools.