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Zahrah’s Hijab

As a young Muslim girl, Zahrah wore her hijab to school on what is considered to be the most important day of the week in Islam—Friday. Not everyone at Zahrah's school understands her religious traditions, but a visit from her mom changes this.

Sean McCollum

Grade Level

K-2 3-5

Topic

Religion

Subject

Civics

July 9, 2014

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Literature

SWOOSH!

In this story, Hani faces the decision of removing her hijab in order to play in a basketball tournament or sitting on the bench and watching the game. With the support of her teammates, she stands up to injustice and makes an important decision.

Ann Malaspina

Grade Level

K-2 3-5

Topic

Religion Gender & Sexual Identity

Subject

Civics

May 19, 2017

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Issue 35, Spring 2009

Crossing the Gap

Student running on the desert snowed roads in front a public school in Chicago

Students from both sides of Chicago's school-funding divide are coming together to demand equality. In the process, they're crossing barriers of race and social class.

Topic

Rights & Activism

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Issue 41, Spring 2012

Catching Kids Before They Sink

Laura Sofen’s inner angry teenager guides her each day as a teacher.

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Issue 42, Fall 2012

Title IX at 40

This 1972 law was never just about sports—it radically changed everything about education for girls and women.

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

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Issue 44, Summer 2013

Michael’s Diary

All Michael really wants for his birthday is to be himself.

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity

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Issue 48, Fall 2014

Tiny Differences

Lauren Allgood, a gifted and talented teacher in Nashville, Tennessee, may have only one year with her students, but it's enough time to let them know they matter.

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Issue 48, Fall 2014