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Tiffany Norton

Tiffany Norton is a middle school science teacher in Colorado.

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Issue 1, Fall 2021

The Curb-Cut Effect and Championing Equity

Illustration of people crossing the road.

Centering the needs of underserved people often has a broader impact on the community. The same is true in schools.

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Issue 52, Spring 2016

Toolkit for "Cracking the Code"

“Cracking the Code” looks at the representation of girls in computer science. This toolkit helps educators create an environment that welcomes all girls to participate in computer science and pursue careers in this field.

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Issue 52, Spring 2016

Cracking the Code

Why are there so few girls in computer science? And how can we change that?

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity

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Appendix A: FAQ

Answering frequently asked questions.

Topic

Civil Rights Movement Slavery Rights & Activism

November 21, 2023

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Chris Widmaier

Chris teaches senior-level science in the same Rochester school district he attended as a student. At World of Inquiry School #58, he uses science instruction to empower his students, emphasizing the links between math, science and social justice. Widmaier holds multiple leadership roles at his school and is a founding member of the Rochester Regional Teacher Empowerment Network. He received the Teaching Tolerance Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2016.

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Issue 39, Spring 2011

Planting Seeds, Growing Diversity

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STEM classes have long been dominated by white males. Here are ways to make these fields more attractive to girls and students of color.

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Gender & Sexual Identity

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"Turn Beauty Inside Out Day" Winning Essays

These essays accompany the lesson "Beauty Is Skin Deep."

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6-8 9-12

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Bullying & Bias

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Reading & Language Arts

Social Studies

SEL

Science & Health

July 17, 2017

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Messages from the Media

This information accompanies the lesson "Beauty is Skin Deep."

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Bullying & Bias

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Reading & Language Arts

Social Studies

SEL

Science & Health

July 17, 2017

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February 25, 2013

Women’s History Month Opens Path to STEM

The theme of Women’s History Month 2013 is “Women Inspiring Innovation Through Imagination: Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.” Make March a jumping-off point for a year-long effort to invite female students into the world of STEM.

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Gender & Sexual Identity

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