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The Silencing of Mary Dyer

In this chapter, Carnes details oppression experienced by the early New England colonists. In particular, he chronicles Mary Dyer’s path from a once uncomfortably conforming Puritan to an outspoken Quaker unshaken by threats, banishment and even death.

Jim Carnes

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Religion Immigration Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

Subject

History

January 23, 2017

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Labor Matters

Draw on your students' prior knowledge to help them understand the importance of the labor movement.

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Class

Subject

Reading & Language Arts

Social Studies

History

Economics

July 6, 2009

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Issue 63, Fall 2019

Ned Blackhawk Q&A: Understanding Indigenous Enslavement

Historian Ned Blackhawk explains why we must understand Indigenous enslavement to fully understand American history.

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Engaging School and District Administrators

When school and district leaders explicitly express support for their teachers and for honest histories, educators feel more encouraged to keep doing this important work.

Topic

Civil Rights Movement Slavery Rights & Activism

November 21, 2023

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Engaging Colleagues

When educators feel like they are not alone in their belief that students deserve access to accurate and inclusive learning, they are more likely to persevere in their advocacy for teaching honest histories.

Topic

Civil Rights Movement Slavery Rights & Activism

November 21, 2023

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In the Classroom

Educators have an opportunity to be powerful advocates for inclusive education by teaching honest history in their classrooms.

Topic

Civil Rights Movement Slavery Rights & Activism

November 21, 2023

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Appendix B: Supplemental Materials

Supplemental materials to help you advocate for teaching hard history.

Topic

Civil Rights Movement Slavery Rights & Activism

November 21, 2023

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Hostile Opposition to the Civil Rights Movement

Understand how hostile opposition efforts tried to slow or prevent the movement for equality and justice, and apply lessons to today’s justice issues.

February 24, 2025

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Issue 59, Summer 2018

Toolkit for “We Are Our Ancestors' Wildest Dreams”

Want to take these teachers’ advice? Educate yourself on the deep and complex history of American slavery and how it shaped the American institutions and beliefs about race.

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Advocating to State Legislators

Some states are restricting or limiting educators’ ability to teach honest history in their classrooms. Advocate against this.

Topic

Civil Rights Movement Slavery Rights & Activism

November 21, 2023

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