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Dred Scott v. Sandford

In this court case, the United States Supreme Court ruled Congress' act to ban slavery in federal territories unconstitutional and determined that no person of African descent was a citizen of the United States.

Supreme Court of the United States

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Civil Rights Movement Rights & Activism

Subject

Civics

History

Geography

June 10, 2015

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"To the Dead We Owe the Truth"

In this segment from 3 1/2 Minutes, Ten Bullets, a jury delivers the verdict in the case about the murder of Jordan Davis by Michael Dunn.

Marc Silver

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Religion Rights & Activism

Subject

Civics

History

August 19, 2016

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October 1, 2019

A Crooked Seat at the Table: Black and Alone in an Honors Class

Educator Kiara Lee-Heart was often the only Black student in her high school honors classes. Here’s what she wishes her teachers—and all educators—knew about that experience.

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Introduction to the Teacher’s Guide

Teaching 'The New Jim Crow' Introduction to the Teacher's Guide In many ways, this is a dream come true. I have long hoped that a set of materials would be created that would support high school teachers who want to

July 6, 2017

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August 2, 2017

Meet "Team Wildin"

Interview conducted by Matt Villano. There’s no telling what would have happened to Wildin Acosta if his classmates and teachers hadn’t mobilized on his behalf. While the adults at Riverside High School were critical in

Topic

Immigration

article

May 26, 2016

Forging Partnerships With Our School Communities

Tapping into community resources conveys to students that their families, their neighbors and they themselves matter.

Topic

Rights & Activism

article

August 26, 2015

Perspectives on Women’s Equality Day

Celebrate the 19th Amendment with diverse readings from our free Text Library.

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

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Issue 42, Fall 2012

You’re Not from Around Here

Illustration of boy being welcomed as he walks through a fence

Challenging regional bias in the classroom is important.

Topic

Bullying & Bias

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Kauanoe Kamana

Kauanoe Kamana is a founding member of 'Aha Punana Leo. The article was adapted by permission from Native Americas (Summer 2000), a journal of the American Indian Program at Cornell University.

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William Wilson

William Wilson is a founding member of 'Aha Punana Leo. The article was adapted by permission from Native Americas (Summer 2000), a journal of the American Indian Program at Cornell University.

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