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Educating for Democracy
Effective civics literacy develops critical thinkers who can connect history and current events to engage in democratic action in building an equitable and just society.
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Having the Talk
Jeremiah and Noelle's teacher wants them to talk to their families about voting. What they learn from those conversations takes everyone by surprise.
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Making King Real for Students Today
On the anniversary of Dr. King's assassination, we encourage teachers to break through the simplistic King narrative and share his righteous anger at poverty and militarism.
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We Need LGBTQ-Affirming Learning Environments in Person or Otherwise
All learning next school year—whether in-person, remote or hybrid—requires inclusive, safe spaces for students.
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Who Would a Literary Character Vote For?
This ninth-grade English language arts teacher—and TT Award winner—offers a creative way for teaching about political candidates.
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Two Questions
Students want to know teachers have their backs. Reassure them by answering these two questions.
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Proclamation of Earl of Dunmore (1775)
Lord Dunmore’s Proclamation offered freedom to any enslaved men who were enslaved by Patriots and fought for the Loyalists.
January 5, 2018
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Toolkit for “We Are Our Ancestors' Wildest Dreams”
Want to take these teachers’ advice? Educate yourself on the deep and complex history of American slavery and how it shaped the American institutions and beliefs about race.
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Quotes for Conflict Resolution and Peace
This accompanies the lesson Conflict Resolution and Peace.
August 24, 2017
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Civic Education in the Age of Clinton and Trump
For the first time in 34 years, this social studies teacher feels forced to not do his job when it comes to teaching the election.