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Social Emotional Learning Should Be Seamless
Social and emotional learning can boost academic performance and reduce instances of bullying and should be part of every lesson plan.
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James Reeb
This essay details James Reeb’s calling to become a minister and—eventually—to join the march in Selma. Although he was tragically murdered following the march, his death had a profound impact on the civil rights movement.
March 10, 2016
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Teaching Students About Confirmation Bias
Concerns about the impact of fake news are actually concerns about learning to know. That’s why teaching about confirmation bias is imperative.
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‘Education Suspended’
A new report from the Center for Community Alternatives shows how high school disciplinary records are used in college and university admissions.
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Rigor + Support = Success
One-sixth of American children live in poverty. Experienced teachers offer a formula for change.
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Rochester, NY: “Black Lives Matter at School”
In this district, students, educators, support staff, administrators and community partners are coming together to affirm that black lives matter.
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Student Advocates Work Despite a Thankless Task
Junior high school students and members of their school's student civil rights team felt that no one was taking them seriously in their efforts to improve the school's climate. Recently they'd visited classrooms and offered presentations on Maine's civil rights laws and the harmful impact of bias-based derogatory language. They did not get a warm reception from their peers.
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Author's Chair
Using either a Perspectives central text or their original work, children take on the role of “author,” reading the text aloud and facilitating a class discussion.
July 19, 2014
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Lessons We Can Learn
Web Exclusive activities for John Lewis’ Reflections on a Dream Deferred from Teaching Tolerance No. 33.