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Before Rosa Parks: Susie King Taylor

The title “Before Rosa Parks” loosely links a number of lessons that address African-American women who were active in the fight for civil and human rights before the 1950s. This lesson highlights Susie King Taylor, the only black woman who wrote a narrative about her experiences working with soldiers during the Civil War.

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

Subject

Reading & Language Arts

Social Studies

History

July 6, 2009

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March 3, 2017

Standing Up for the Undocumented

Teachers, principals and school districts nationwide are grappling with how to respond to the increase in deportations and heightened fears of students and families.

Topic

Immigration Rights & Activism

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November 24, 2015

So Fake

A statement from a student about people “being fake” prompted this afterschool educator to talk openly about her own experiences with friendship and identity.

Topic

Bullying & Bias

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January 30, 2017

What Do I Say to Students About Immigration Orders?

Educators are fielding questions from students about recently issued executive orders on immigration, refugee resettlement and a U.S.-Mexico border wall. Here are some suggestions for how to best answer students.

Topic

Immigration Bullying & Bias

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Issue 28, Fall 2005

Saved by a Spiral Notebook

A first-year teacher uses journalism exercises—lessons learned from a favorite teacher—to build classroom unity and trust.

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December 14, 2016

The Best of 2016

Check out TT’s can’t-miss stories, blogs and PD resources from 2016!

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Issue 26, Fall 2004

"I Would Never Want To Go Anywhere Else"

Jeff Wahl and Andrea Bucci, student president and senator during 2003-04, want the world to know they are like any other teenagers

I went to Columbine. And I’m proud of my community.

Topic

Rights & Activism

publication

Investigate

As an administrator, it is your responsibility to remain calm, firm and deliberate as you gather the facts surrounding a potential bias-based incident.

Topic

Bullying & Bias

August 27, 2012

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Issue 45, Fall 2013

Toolkit for “The Sikh and the Skinhead”

Use quotes from famous individuals to facilitate student reflection on the importance of conflict resolution. Step One Write the quotes below on slips of paper. Place the slips on students’ desks. When students enter the

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October 14, 2014

Intervene With Mean - Part Two

Not all kids need the same inteventions. Check out part two of our three-part series for bullying interventions that focus on the 15 percent of students who need social skills training to stop bullying.

Topic

Bullying & Bias

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