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Are You Convinced?
Are You Convinced? asks students to demonstrate their argumentative and evaluative writing skills.
July 19, 2014
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More Than a Name: Teaching Historic Firsts
When teaching students about barrier breakers, don’t just teach “who”; teach “why.”
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Toolkit for “Lessons of 1964: The Movement Continues”
1964 included a number of important civil rights events critical to the ongoing march for racial equality and justice. These resources can help take students back to this important year. 1964 Civil Rights Milestone
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Wangari Maathai
“In Kenya, a modern ‘Johnny Appleseed’ has initiated a successful program to counteract the alarming destruction of Africa’s forests.”
August 9, 2017
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Religious Discrimination for Learning and Development Training
In this video, Seema meets with her employer, Ms. Tate, who is happy to tell Seema about a promotion. However, Ms. Tate says that to be considered for the position, Seema must stop wearing her hijab. Seema refuses, saying her religion is important to her and that she can do the job without showing her hair.
July 2, 2014
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1960: Sitting Down to Take a Stand
In this article, Suzanne Bilyeu details how the sit-in by the "Greensboro Four" at Woolworth's store in North Carolina created a domino effect which led to sit-ins across the country and galvinized support for the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
July 5, 2014
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The Words “We” Use for “The Other”
Too often, teachers present geographically distant regions—and the people who live in them—as “other.” Here’s how you can avoid doing so.
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StoryCorps: When Sanjay Brought Home a Girl
“Do you remember when your parents said you had to get married?”
July 8, 2014
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StoryCorps: When Mr. Byrne Came Out
“I was very strict because I was afraid kids would discover I was gay.”
July 8, 2014