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June 25, 2012

Writing the Powerless Out of History

In a recent discussion about a history reading, I asked students if they understood the need to think critically about what we read, even if the reading is labeled “historical.”

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Bullying & Bias

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December 6, 2012

Help Save A Life

Students are dying. On Nov. 27, Josh Pacheco took his own life. He had come out as gay to his mother a couple months before his death. His parents learned recently that Josh had been bullied at school.

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Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias

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Issue 47, Summer 2014

Restoring Justice

Teaching Tolerance photo of High School hall with Students passing by

Restorative disciplinary practices look to students to help make schools safer.

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Dr. Gregg Suzanne Ferguson

Dr. Gregg Ferguson is the daughter of West Virginia Human Rights Commission Judge, the late Gail M. Ferguson, and community activist and educator, Warne L. Ferguson. She is a mother, fiancé, sister and friend to people who serve their communities with an unwavering dedication to issues of equity and social justice. Ferguson is currently an adjunct for the psychology department of West Virginia State University and is a member of Marshall University’s Activists’ Archives. As a certified counselor and teacher, as well as an educational and environmental activist, she also consults for various

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Latino Civil Rights Timeline, 1903 to 2006

This timeline is used with "Understanding the History of Latino Civil Rights" and "Exploring the History of Latino Civil Rights" lessons.

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3-5 6-8 9-12

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Immigration Rights & Activism

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Reading & Language Arts

Social Studies

History

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July 6, 2017

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September 19, 2019

The Youth-Led Global Climate Strike and Celebrating Student Action

A group of young people holding signs in front of the Washington Monument for the Youth Climate Action Global Climate Strike.

This Friday, students worldwide will strike to demand action on climate change. Educators should take the opportunity to support student learning and action.

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Rights & Activism

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Caits Meissner

Caits Meissner has been an arts and community educator for more than 10 years in New York City. Currently she serves as Education Programs Manager at Tribeca Film Institute.

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Issue 60, Fall 2018

What Is White Privilege, Really?

Mountain climbers overshadowed by person in hot air balloon.

Recognizing white privilege begins with truly understanding the term itself.

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Lives of the Enslaved in Their Own Words

In the face of extreme punishment for enslaved people and breaking the law for whites, roughly 5 percent of the enslaved population learned to read and write. Letters like the ones written below show the lengths they would go to learn.

Barbara Spindel

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3-5 6-8

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Slavery

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History

January 7, 2019

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Jill Silos-Rooney

Jill Silos-Rooney, Ph.D. is Assistant Professor of History at MassBay Community College and authors the Open Academic blog about higher education policy, student and educator concerns, and new education technology.

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