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Issue 5, Fall 2023

Parents and Caregivers for Inclusive Education

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Responsible parent and caregiver groups are focusing on children’s right to inclusive and equitable education—in direct opposition to politically motivated “parents’ rights” groups with discriminatory agendas that harm young people.

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Issue 20, Fall 2001

Class Assignment

Can socioeconomic diversity restore the promise of school integration?

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Class

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Issue 4, Spring 2023

Self-Care in the Movement

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Being healthy and nurturing ourselves enable giving that stems from general well-being and overflow.

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Issue 37, Spring 2010

Reason, Purpose & Triumph

Part of the Why I Teach essay series.

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May 13, 2016

Dear Colleagues, You Need to Ensure Transgender Students’ Rights

A new directive on transgender students, issued today by the U.S. Departments of Education and Justice, applies to all public schools.

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Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias Rights & Activism

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May 7, 2012

Putting Feelings into Words

Emotions can be frightening for all of us, especially for children. But if students don’t have the vocabulary to express their feelings, they may turn to acting out. This fails to resolve the feelings and makes a teacher’s life much more difficult.

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Bullying & Bias

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June 9, 2014

Defeating Sexism in Sports Culture

The same stereotypes that hurt and limit girls can also hurt boys and any student who does not adhere to binary gender norms.

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Gender & Sexual Identity

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Barbara Munson

Barbara Munson, a member of the Oneida Nation who lives in Mosinee, Wisc., is chairperson of the Wisconsin Indian Education Association "Indian" Mascot and Logo Taskforce.

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Issue 33, Spring 2008

Reflections on a Dream Deferred

A look at the legacy of Dr. King's ideals.

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Rights & Activism

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The Thrilling Tale of How Robert Smalls Seized a Confederate Ship and Sailed it to Freedom

This story is the retelling of Robert Smalls' escape from slavery with his entire family in tow. With a plan "as dangerous as it was brilliant," Smalls commandeers a Confederate ship and successfully navigates it out of Charleston's blockaded port and into the hands of the Union army.

Cate Lineburg

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6-8

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History

July 31, 2018

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