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Social Justice-Based Assessment, Evaluation and Grading
The strategies in this section emphasize and encourage collaboration, authentic engagement and equal opportunity for all students.
May 23, 2023
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Showing Students and Families You Care
In the event of a tragedy, teachers can make powerful connections with students and families by showing they care.
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In Support of All Body Types
Ronjanae broke down recently. She said she felt like “the only overweight child at this school.”
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Connecting With Students Through Dialogue
After learning an important lesson about student engagement as a classroom teacher, this teacher educator passed it on to her pre-service teachers: Focus on connecting with students versus trying to control them.
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Exploring Texts Through Read Alouds
Understanding Text Types
This strategy includes text type charts and matching exercises to help students differentiate between Perspectives central text types, increasing their ability to read, comprehend and produce those forms.
July 13, 2014
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Toolkit for "Own Your Voice"
This toolkit for "'Own Your Voice'" is a three-part activity for grades 8–12 that engages students with the Maria Hinojosa interview and asks them to conduct their own interviews that amplify “voice” and tell untold stories.
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Hate at School: This Viral Video Requires More Than a Conversation
A viral video of Hoover, Alabama, students making racist and anti-Semitic statements shows why educators must use anti-bias practices.
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Celebrating Banned Books Means Advocating for LGBTQ Texts
During #BannedBooksWeek, educators should look to the present as well as the past.
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Exploring Texts Through Read Alouds
Developing Language to Talk About Texts
This strategy gives students tools to use when exploring, thinking about and discussing read-aloud texts.
July 13, 2014
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Nurturing Optimal Classroom Community for Culturally Responsive Conflict Resolution
Students of conflict resolution laud facilitative mediation for its cultural responsiveness.