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August 15, 2017

For These New York City Fourth Graders, a Project on Immigration Hits Home

To study immigration with her fourth-grade students, half of whom are from immigrant families, this teacher decided on a class project that went far beyond Ellis Island.

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Immigration

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Insult or Honor?

Are American Indian names, mascots and logos insulting or honorable? Veronica Majerol outlines the debate, citing evidence from local high school students, the N.C.A.A, and a founder of the National Coalition on Racism in Sports and the Media.

Veronica Majerol

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9-12

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Civics

History

Geography

January 21, 2016

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Negro farmer who has brought his cotton samples to town discusses price with cotton buyer. Clarksdale, Mississippi Delta, Mississippi

This photograph captures a moment of negotiation between a cotton farmer and a cotton buyer.

Marion Post Walcott

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6-8 9-12

Topic

Civil Rights Movement Class

July 18, 2022

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October 14, 2011

Challenging Stereotypes in 'Peter Pan'

I was putting my 6-year-old son to bed recently when he excitedly announced that he was going to be in the school play. “Peter Pan,” he said.

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Bullying & Bias

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Kellie Cunningham Bliss

Kellie Bliss has been in the field of early childhood education for over 26 years, primarily as a classroom teacher. She pulls stories from personal teaching experiences, as well as from a parent’s perspective. Being Native Alaskan and living in diverse cities has brought insight and awareness to racial and cultural issues. She studied human development at Pacific Oaks College, where she received her master’s degree. She currently teaches at a local community college in Northern California.

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Issue 14, Fall 1998

By Virtue of Being Human

December 10, 1998, marked the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Classrooms around the country participated in a yearlong commemoration by exploring human rights issues across the curriculum.

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Rights & Activism

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Ken Olson

Ken Olsen is a freelance writer living in the Pacific Northwest

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Informational

Eulogy of George Washington (1799)

This text covers the topics of faith and slavery in early America, religion and enslaved people, and preachers' narratives during slavery.

Richard Allen

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Slavery

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Civics

History

Geography

December 14, 2017

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Issue 10, Fall 1996

Inquire Within

Workshops help teachers talk about prejudice and discrimination.

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Bullying & Bias

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Kathy Durbin

Kathie Durbin is a journalist and author living in the Pacific Northwest.

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