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Talking With Students About #JusticeForLucca

The news—and disturbing footage—of police officers assaulting an unarmed black teenager in Florida last week shines yet another spotlight on the dangers black youth face every day. Your students have likely seen the video and conversation surrounding #JusticeForLucca. These resources will help you understand how this violent footage can affect students, how to discuss this news with them and how you can bring #BlackLivesMatter into your classroom.

Don't Say Nothing
Why Teaching Black Lives Matter Matters | Part I
Living With the Bear

April 22, 2019

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Issue 47, Summer 2014

Toolkit for An Educator’s Guide to the Immigration Debate

Teach AND learn about immigration with these literacy activities.

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February 4, 2019

When Our Leaders Let Us Down

Ralph and Pam Northam behind a podium at a press conference.

How do we talk to our students about incidents like last week’s Ralph Northam blackface photograph scandal?

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April 8, 2021

Talking With Students About Transgender Athletes

A classroom full of students raising their hands in front of their teacher.

As lawmakers across the country continue to restrict the rights of trans people—particularly trans students—educators can take this moment to start a conversation about transgender identity, justice and ways to take action.

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

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August 1, 2019

Making Space for Tough Talks in Class

Young African-American teenager raising their hand in class.

One teacher reflects on his first year in the classroom and the importance of trusting students with critical topics.

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July 7, 2009

Sexism in the Civil Rights Movement: A Discussion Guide

A closer examination of heroes in our culture.

teaching strategy

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.

Grade Level

K-2

CCSS

RL.K-2.3

July 13, 2014

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August 30, 2011

Toolkit for “Straight Talk About the N-word”

As Neal A. Lester reminds us in “ Straight Talk About the N-word,” the term is one of the most loaded words in the English language. Is there ever a place for the n-word?

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October 26, 2010

Rosa’s Law Changed Words—Now Let’s Change the Prejudice

On the rare occasion that I spend time with people who are not educators, it’s inevitable that someone will drop the word “retarded.” The “R-word” has been used colloquially for decades to describe and degrade anyone or anything out of the ordinary, inferior, or somehow slow. I can still hear the snickers from my own classmates back in 10th-grade health class when we read the words “fire retardant” in our textbook.

Topic

Ability

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March 20, 2012

It’s Still Good to Talk About Race

Recently, I was in a public place with a friend when I saw a woman wearing a very creative, flamboyant outfit. Knowing that my friend would be interested, I discreetly whispered to her to look at the woman in the

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