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Strengthening Democracy in 2024

As the anniversary of the January 6 insurrection approaches, we are reminded that democracy requires regular practice from all of us, and media literacy is vital to that practice. We offer our first new resource of the year, our Media Literacy Resources page, which provides guidance for introducing these essential skills to children and young people.

  • Understanding Media Literacy
  • Discussing War and Conflict: Resources for Educators, Parents and Caregivers
  • Learning the Landscape of Digital Literacy
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Liberation Lit: Book Reviews

Banned Books Week is Sept. 22 to 28, 2024. Learning can help us to resist hate and bias and counter limited narratives that have traditionally excluded diverse perspectives.

  • Liberation Lit
  • Reading Together: Books for Children
  • Reading for Justice: Books for Teens and Young Adults
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Lost Friends

A young boy travels with his grandmother to place a “Lost Friends” ad searching for his uncle who was sold by his enslaver and separated from his family before the Civil War.
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Jarah Botello
Grade Level
3-5
Topic
Slavery
Subject
History
Social Justice Domain
Identity Justice Action
February 19, 2020
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The Truth About Voting

In this lesson, students will learn some common myths about voting today, think through who these myths might benefit, learn why these myths are incorrect and consider how people might ensure every eligible citizen has a chance to vote. In an extension activity, students learn how to register to vote.
Grade Level
6-8 9-12
Topic
Rights & Activism
Subject
Social Studies
Civics
History
Social Justice Domain
Justice Action
October 8, 2020
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Centering Student Experiences

When asking students to explore issues of personal and social identity, teachers must help establish braver spaces where students are seen, valued, cared for, respected, and have opportunities to learn from one another’s experiences and perspectives.
May 26, 2023