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Issue 62, Summer 2019

Toolkit for “Lies My Bookshelf Told Me: Slavery in Children’s Literature”

The word "Slavery" being painted over by white paint and white painter.

Our online Teaching Hard History Text Library includes a wealth of primary and secondary source documents about slavery to share with students of all ages.

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October 1, 2018

Unmaking “Hispanic”: Teaching the Creation of Hispanic Identity

“Hispanic” heritage includes a diverse range of cultures, nationalities, histories and identities.

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April 8, 2021

Talking With Students About Transgender Athletes

A classroom full of students raising their hands in front of their teacher.

As lawmakers across the country continue to restrict the rights of trans people—particularly trans students—educators can take this moment to start a conversation about transgender identity, justice and ways to take action.

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Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

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Challenging Hunger in the United States

The 2008 data surprised people because it showed much more hunger than in previous years. In this lesson, students will learn about some of the report’s findings.

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

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Class

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Economics

July 10, 2017

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January 9, 2018

From MLK to #BlackLivesMatter: A Throughline for Young Students

When it comes to making civil rights movements of the past accessible for young students, the connections to the present are right in front of us.

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My Voice, My Voter’s Guide

Estimated time Two to three weeks Why? One of the ways young students become invested in the democratic process is by become empowered advocates for civic participation in their local communities. When younger students

Grade Level

3-5 6-8 9-12

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Civics

August 30, 2018

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August 2, 2017

Six Ways to Stand Behind Your LGBT Students

During the back-to-school season, prioritize LGBT inclusivity in your classroom and school.

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Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

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Issue 60, Fall 2018

Imagining a World Without White Supremacy

Meet two innovative educators who help students face their communities’ painful histories and envision brighter futures.

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January 4, 2018

Toxic Masculinity Is Bad for Everyone: Why Teachers Must Disrupt Gender Norms Every Day

While we as a society work together for solutions to end mass violence, we educators need to rethink how we teach masculinity through our deeds and actions.

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Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias

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Issue 5, Fall 2023

The Kids Are All Right

Tulsa teacher Akela Leach helps her school district implement new lessons about their city’s painful history.

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