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November 3, 2016

Being a Good Sport When the Race Is Rigged

After hearing talk of the presidential election being rigged, this teacher, swim coach and TT Award winner began reflecting on a race that actually is rigged—the one his students face every day.

Topic

Class

article

May 7, 2012

Putting Feelings into Words

Emotions can be frightening for all of us, especially for children. But if students don’t have the vocabulary to express their feelings, they may turn to acting out. This fails to resolve the feelings and makes a teacher’s life much more difficult.

Topic

Bullying & Bias

publication

Misunderstood Terms and Practices

What is the Truth About American Muslims? Misunderstood Terms and Practices 14. What does “jihad” mean? Isn’t it a “holy war”? “Jihad” literally means striving, or doing one’s utmost. Within Islam, there are two basic

Topic

Religion

October 11, 2012

article

March 3, 2014

Old Problem, New Approach

Heritage months offer opportunities to model yearlong inclusive teaching practices.

article

February 11, 2015

What Change Looks Like: Notes From Ferguson

This educator wants young people to know that a small group of organized, passionate and hardworking people is behind a national movement.

Topic

Rights & Activism

article

October 9, 2014

Conference Fail

Our students cannot afford to have their caretakers and teachers on opposite sides.

article

December 1, 2014

Talking With Students About Ferguson and Racism

This teacher believes it’s crucial for white teachers like her to seek out productive ways to talk about race and racism with students.

Topic

Rights & Activism

text

Informational

Polite Society

In this Facebook status update, Kaity Parson describes the construct of “polite society” and its effects on individuals who are not included in its ranks.

Kaity Parson

Grade Level

6-8

Topic

Class Rights & Activism

Subject

Civics

History

November 3, 2015

article

June 8, 2017

We Need the Lessons of Reconstruction

Now, more than ever, the teaching of Reconstruction needs to be a central component of history education in high school.

Topic

Rights & Activism

teaching strategy

Community Inquiry

Artifact Add-ons

Artifact Add-on asks students to select and share real-life objects that illustrate concepts and ideas from the central text.

Grade Level

3-5

CCSS

RL.3-5.1, RI.3-5.1, RL.3-5.2, RI.3-5.2, RL.3-5.3, RI.3-5.3, SL.3-5.1, SL.3-5.2 SL.3-5.4, SL.3-5.5, SL.3-5.6

July 13, 2014

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