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(Bonus) Ten More … Film and the History of Slavery

Film historian Ron Briley returns with more suggestions for teaching through film — from thought-provoking documentaries and feature films to miniseries.

August 1, 2019

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Remarks on Signing the Immigration Act of 1965

The Immigration Act of 1965 abolished the "country-of-origin" immigration quota system and established a system of entry based on skills and family relationships with U.S. residents. In addition to his remarks about these changes, President Johnson announced asylum for Cuban refugees.

Lyndon B. Johnson

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6-8 9-12

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Civil Rights Movement Immigration Rights & Activism

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Civics

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Economics

June 11, 2015

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Issue 32, Fall 2007

'Because I Had a Turban'

In almost every public school in the United States, attitudes and behaviors in the classroom presume an unacknowledged, yet pervasive, Christian norm. How does this affect students who are not Christian?

Topic

Religion

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January 27, 2017

For My Students, the Women’s March Is Just the Beginning

When this teacher saw how devastated her feminist student group was by the 2016 election, she decided to do something to make them proud. She decided to march.

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

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January 31, 2017

“That Part’s Not True”

Many teachers in the United States will include a lesson on Emmett Till as an introduction to the civil rights movement or as part of their Black History Month plans. This year, it’s time to modify the lesson.

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Rights & Activism

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February 11, 2016

Teaching With Uncertainty

This middle school history teacher uses complexity—and all the uncertainty that comes along with it—as the starting point for his unit on the Middle East.

Topic

Religion Bullying & Bias

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March 16, 2017

To Know Our American History Is to Know Ourselves

What does the rise in hate groups and hate crimes say about our American history and American democracy when all lives should matter?

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Bullying & Bias Rights & Activism

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October 1, 2013

Teaching Septima Clark

Freedom’s Teacher offers opportunities to share a lesser-known story about a pioneering educator.

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Rights & Activism

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August 15, 2014

#dontshoot

The tragic loss of Michael Brown presents an opportunity to help students connect with our collective humanity.

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Bullying & Bias Rights & Activism

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May 17, 2017

Years After Brown, the Battle for Integration Continues

The Brown decision represents a symbol of the country we still seek to become.

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Rights & Activism

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