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What If My Student Discloses a Sexual Assault?
This guidance from experts at the National Association of School Psychologists can help educators respond if a student discloses abuse or assault.
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Power of the Vote: Lifting the Veil of White Supremacy, From the Ocoee Massacre to January 6
Civics education must include complete, honest histories and encourage young people to use their right to vote.
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Teaching About Mass Incarceration: From Conversation to Civic Action
How one teacher uses the study of mass incarceration to help students learn about civic action and see themselves as change makers.
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A Quick Reference Guide to Teaching Hard History
[2022] LFJ's framework for teaching about American slavery can be used to supplement current curriculum or to guide the creation of new curriculum that more honestly and courageously tells the story of American slavery.
July 6, 2022
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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
August 30, 2018
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Teaching Active Kindness With a Little Spy Work
How can we help future teachers realize the value of kindness before they teach it to students?
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Applying Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Supports Inclusive Education
Ensuring education is inclusive of young people with diverse needs and abilities takes intentional practice; Universal Design for Learning can help educators design experiences that benefit all learners.
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The Language of the Immigration Debate
This lesson explores the effect of terminology surrounding the immigration debate.
July 10, 2017
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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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