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January 14, 2020

Teach This: Politics and History Textbooks

A stack of textbooks—viewed from the side—in varying conditions of use, from good to worn out.

A recent New York Times article compares history textbooks to show the radical differences between California and Texas editions. It’s a great opportunity to encourage your students to think about the role politics plays in curriculum.

Topic

Immigration Gender & Sexual Identity

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March 17, 2021

Responding to Anti-Asian Violence and Georgia Shootings

A single lit candle surrounded by darkness.

After a shooting spree in Georgia took the lives of eight people—including six Asian American women—it’s important to pause, check in and prioritize care.

Topic

Class Gender & Sexual Identity

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Informational

Wangari Maathai

“In Kenya, a modern ‘Johnny Appleseed’ has initiated a successful program to counteract the alarming destruction of Africa’s forests.”

Learning for Justice Staff

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Class Gender & Sexual Identity

Subject

History

Geography

August 9, 2017

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School Checklist

How well is your school meeting the needs of your LGBTQ students? PROM [ ] Gender-inclusive language is used on all event communications, including invitations. [ ] Event organizers are educated about students’ First

November 6, 2018

student task

Write to the Source

What is the Argument?

What’s the Argument? asks students to demonstrate their argumentative and analytical writing skills.

Grade Level

3-5

CCSS

W.3-5.2, W.3-5.4, W.3-5.5, W.4-5.9

July 19, 2014

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March 25, 2015

Tackling Implicit Bias

boy standing outside of group of children

From Selma to Ferguson and beyond, implicit bias has been at play. But educators can take steps to understand this bias and move toward solutions.

Topic

Bullying & Bias

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Issue 49, Spring 2015

Hate in the Hallways

Illustration of disembodied hands pointing and shining a spotlight on a running victim surrounded by hate symbols

Recognizing the history of defamatory symbols can help schools see fewer of them.

Topic

Bullying & Bias

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Issue 27, Spring 2005

Body, Mind and Spirit

Photo of Kenta, a Sophomore at Olney Friends School, is from Tokyo.

A look at holistic educators in both private and public schools.

Topic

Religion

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Issue 3, Fall 2022

Community Organizing Uplifts Immigrant Students

Illustration of various people being held up by a hand.

Tapping into their own agency and communities, immigrant students and their families are finding ways to mitigate serious obstacles.

Topic

Immigration Bullying & Bias Rights & Activism

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February 10, 2016

Beyond 'Things Fall Apart': Texts for Young Adults

What comes to your students’ minds when they hear the word Africa? If it’s mostly civil war and famine, you’ll like the diversity of these recommended texts.

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Bullying & Bias

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