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September 21, 2020

Take 10 Minutes to Register Future Voters Today

high school students on the phone, computer and tablet

Taking students through the voter registration process only takes 10 minutes, but it’s one of the most effective ways high school educators can amplify student perspectives this year.

Topic

Rights & Activism

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Informational

Ramadan

This picture book explains the Muslim holiday Ramadan by answering the 5 Ws: who, what, where, when and why.

David F. Marx

Grade Level

K-2

Topic

Religion

Subject

Geography

July 2, 2014

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July 30, 2018

In this interview, TT Award Winner Liz Kleinrock talks about the steps she takes at the beginning of the school year to connect with her students’ families and how she builds those relationships throughout the year.

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December 2, 2011

Mix It Up at Lunch Gets Staff Talking

As we planned for Mix It Up at Lunch Day last year, I felt a deep sense of nervousness. I wasn’t worried about getting the kids to talk and chat. I teach at a small school, and the students are usually friendly with one another.

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Issue 50, Summer 2015

"Viva la Conexión"

Spanish teacher Tricia Kelly reflects on one of her favorite teaching days.

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February 16, 2018

Teaching Social Justice in Elementary Music Class

With 40 minutes—or fewer—to spend with students each week, this elementary music teacher struggled to teach meaningful content. Then she began asking herself, "Who do I want my students to be when they leave my classroom?"

Topic

Rights & Activism

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March 11, 2019

Another Slavery Simulation: We Can and Must Do Better

A simulation of an auction during a fifth-grade lesson about slavery last week is just the latest illustration of why we need better ways to teach hard history.

Topic

Rights & Activism

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Issue 57, Fall 2017

Toolkit for "Little Rock 60 Years Later"

Teach and learn about the struggle to integrate Central High School with video clips of Dr. Terrence Roberts, one of the Little Rock Nine, and with accompanying lessons and texts.

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Everyone’s a Helper

This lesson helps students understand the concepts of strengths, struggles and what it means to help.

Grade Level

K-2 3-5

Subject

Reading & Language Arts

Social Studies

SEL

ELL / ESL

July 10, 2017

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Issue 58, Spring 2018

Raids

Fear is a reality for Anne Garcia's students, but she's not going to let it dampen her commitment to RESIST on their behalf.

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