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Toolkit for Talking About Racism and Police Violence with Students
No matter how educators identify or how long they have been teaching, it’s critical that they reflect on their ability to discuss race, racial (in)equality and racism—past and present—with students. This toolkit offers strategies for how educators can engage in this reflection and strengthen their practice.
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Saffron Dreams
Although her husband died in the September 11 attack, Arissa is targeted for being Muslim. In this excerpt, she is held up by a group of men who berate her and threaten to kill her until they realize she is pregnant.
July 7, 2014
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Teaching Local History in Tulsa
The history of the Tulsa Race Massacre was buried for 100 years. Teachers are trying to change that.
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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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Students Know the College-Admissions System Is Rigged
When news of the college-admissions cheating scandal broke this week, young people knew it was wrong and many weren’t surprised. Here’s how you can help them tap into their power in spite of it.
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Educators and Their #Community: Finding Solidarity on Social Media
How social justice educators are using social media to find support, a platform and PD.
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Digging Deep Into the Social Justice Standards: Justice
Help students recognize both justice and injustice so they can celebrate justice and also call out injustice when they see it.
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Covering
To cover is to downplay aspects of our identity that make us different from mainstream society. Kenji Yoshino argues that, although we live in an age where the law prohibits many forms of discrimination, people still face pressure to hide who they are.
July 2, 2014