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Teaching “America’s National Crime”
Our new film and viewer’s guide offer educators the tools they need to teach honestly and effectively about lynching and the symbolic power of the noose.
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Home Was a Horse Stall
On December 7, 1941 Japan attacked Pearl Harbor and prompted the United States to enter World War II. While many Americans were concerned about the war abroad, they were also paranoid about the “threat” of Japanese Americans at home. As a result, many Japanese Americans were forced into internment camps on American soil.
August 22, 2016
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From Charlottesville to Montgomery: Susan Bro on Her Activist Work
TT Staff Writer Coshandra Dillard sits down with Susan Bro to discuss her activist work, her hopes for the future and the legacy of her daughter, Heather Heyer.
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A Supremely Historic Moment
As the first Black woman is appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, there are lessons we can all learn about intersectionality, representation and our essential role in eliminating obstacles for young people.
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Centering Diverse Parents in the CRT Debate
Parents of color and parents of conscience, whose children make up the majority of students in public education, must be centered in conversations on race and inclusive education.
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Heavy Topics, Strong Classrooms
Our democracy desperately needs diverse voices to engage in mature dialogue if we are to ever find compassionate solutions to our common problems. Schools must be where young people learn to do this.
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Social Justice Standards | Unpacking Identity
This professional development addresses identity.
April 17, 2014
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Flipping the Script on Bias and Bullies
Social justice theater can teach your students to take the story into their own hands.
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The World Was Silent
A study of the Armenian Genocide raises troubling questions of remembrance and responsibility.
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Teaching the Value of Work
The shaming of an actor who took a job at a grocery store reminds us to rethink how we teach students about success, equity and hard work.