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Toolkit for "Questioning Payne"
This toolkit for “Questioning Payne” offers ways to shift your school from a deficit-based mind-set to an equity literacy model.
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The Indian Problem Is Getting Worse—Isn't It Great?
In this blog post, Houska emphasizes the enduring spirit of the Native American people and their culture, outlines the group’s past and present obstacles and calls to action young Native Americans to carry on the torch of resilience.
July 29, 2016
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Exploring Texts Through Read Alouds
Who's Telling It?
Students explore the same Perspectives central text from various viewpoints and identify author, speaker point-of-view, publication date, intended audience and characters.
July 13, 2014
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Imagining the Lives of Others
Teaching Tolerance director Maureen Costello talks empathy as a means to move forward.
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Walkouts, Marches and the Desire to 'Do Something': What You Need to Know About Stoneman Douglas Activism
After the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, courageous survivors have inspired a groundswell of activism and advocacy. Here's what you need to know—and what you can do, no matter your situation.
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First Inaugural Address, March 4, 1861
Lincoln’s first inaugural address illustrates the centrality of slavery in southern states decision to secede after the 1860 election.
January 5, 2018
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Language Access: More Than Translation
School districts in Washington state illustrate the power of making language access foundational—not an add-on.
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What We’re Reading This Week: July 7
A weekly sampling of articles, blogs and reports relevant to TT educators.
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Silver Candlesticks
After serving a 19-year sentence, Jean Valjean ends up on the Lord Bishop's doorstep, where he is offered a warm meal and bed to sleep in. Although he steals from the bishop, in the end, he earns redemption and a second chance thanks to the bishop's wise and caring ways.
July 31, 2018