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The Educator in the Mirror
Being an effective ally for all students means honestly examining your practice as an educator.
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More Than a Name: Teaching Historic Firsts
When teaching students about barrier breakers, don’t just teach “who”; teach “why.”
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The History Behind Black History Month
Many educators silently wrestle with this question: Is Black History Month a window of opportunity or just a pigeonhole?
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Five Things Not to Do During Black History Month
Careful planning, thoughtfulness and alliances will help educators avoid the pitfalls of Black History Month.
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Choices
This essay places side by side the historical oppression of African Americans in the South and the recent surge of African Americans moving back to the South of their own free will. In her discussion, Maya Angelou questions why such choices are considered remarkable.
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The Promise of Building Bridges
The UCLA Dialogue Across Difference Initiative offers a model to foster a culture of meaningful exchange, empathy and critical thinking in education and communities.
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Early Deliberations
A developmental psychologist investigates how children think about fairness and exclusion.
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Teach This: Native American Appropriation at the Super Bowl
This weekend’s Super Bowl offers an opportunity to talk with students about appropriation and identity.
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Centering Diverse Parents in the CRT Debate
Parents of color and parents of conscience, whose children make up the majority of students in public education, must be centered in conversations on race and inclusive education.
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Hate at School: January 2019
We’re halfway through the school year, and there is no indication that hate incidents at school are slowing down.