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STEM by the Numbers

In this lesson, students use data to analyze the participation of white, black, Asian and Hispanic men and women in STEM careers as compared with their participation in the general workforce. They then discuss the possible reasons identity groups are unequally represented in STEM careers.

Grade Level

3-5

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity

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Reading & Language Arts

Social Studies

Math & Technology

Science & Health

April 19, 2016

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Issue 23, Spring 2003

American Gothic

A new curriculum explores a disturbing side of the Progressive Era.

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Bullying & Bias

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June 25, 2012

Writing the Powerless Out of History

In a recent discussion about a history reading, I asked students if they understood the need to think critically about what we read, even if the reading is labeled “historical.”

Topic

Bullying & Bias

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Issue 42, Fall 2012

Advice From the Experts

TT answers your toughest questions. This time, we discuss teaching controversial topics and having courageous conversations.

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Issue 2, Spring 2022

Going Beyond the Textbook

Illustration of students emerging from under a giant book.

Teachers are using the textbook—and going beyond it—to change history education from the ground up.

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February 1, 2012

Question the American Dream

One teacher considers how to talk with students about the idea of the American Dream.

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Class

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Ric Doringo

Ric has 20 years experience in teaching history and social studies courses at high schools and colleges in northeast Ohio. He is especially interested in incorporating human rights into his teaching and has developed and taught a course entitled International Human Rights for many years. Follow his ideas here.

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May 19, 2016

Student Protests and the Complexities of Collective Action

When we encourage our students to consider how power and privilege affect them, we must also anticipate that they’re going to want to do something about injustices they see.

Topic

Rights & Activism

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Issue 45, Fall 2013

Toolkit for “Twice the Distance”

According to the College Board, “There are three main areas on the path to higher education where undocumented students may have special concerns or face obstacles: admission, tuition and financial aid.” These resources

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October 14, 2014

Intervene With Mean - Part Two

Not all kids need the same inteventions. Check out part two of our three-part series for bullying interventions that focus on the 15 percent of students who need social skills training to stop bullying.

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Bullying & Bias

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