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Casting Caution Aside Creates a Safe Zone
We often talk about the teachers who change our lives. We hold them dear in our hearts, conjuring their images and words of wisdom in our dark hours. They continue to guide us throughout our lives, whether they know it or not. What few talk about is the students who change teachers' lives. Yup. It happens that way, too.
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Teaching the 2020 Election: What Will You Do on Wednesday?

As Election Day approaches, educators should prepare to support students no matter the result.
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The Trouble With Women’s History Month
The trouble with Women’s History Month—with all these special months—is that they encourage people to think that problems have been solved.
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National Treasures

Help your students travel through time with primary sources from the Library of Congress.
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“They Should Have Listened”: Thoughts on Spring Valley
This blogger responds to the assault of a student at Spring Valley High School and reflects on the message that “kids should just listen and stay out of ‘trouble.’”
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Choices
This essay places side by side the historical oppression of African Americans in the South and the recent surge of African Americans moving back to the South of their own free will. In her discussion, Maya Angelou questions why such choices are considered remarkable.
July 2, 2014
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When Empathy Is Paramount
Putting empathy into action is a daily calling for Kelly Wickham Hurst.
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