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Belonging
Podcast host Erica Young tells of her family’s multi-generational experiences of otherness and the goals of storytelling on ‘Belonging.’
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A Little Girl and a Horse Named Freckles
Karen Sharpe teaches for the moment when she can see the unlikely become possible.
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States' Rights and "Historical Malpractice"
After witnessing the rise of the “alt-right,” this social studies teacher doubled down on debunking Confederacy myths.
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April 16, 2018
"We Have to Start Having These Conversations"
TT Educator Grants support social justice at the classroom, school and district levels. TT's grants manager spoke with grantee Jenny Finn about her project helping her Appalachian students explore racism and white privilege close to home.
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Teachers, Facebook and Civic Engagement
In the wake of the 2016 presidential election, many people—educators chief among them—joined activist Facebook groups. Researchers at the University of Florida studied how these groups influenced educators’ civic engagement. Here’s what they learned.
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Supporting LGBTQ Students During Social Distancing
Experts at The Trevor Project offer recommendations for supporting LGBTQ students through school closures.
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Tips for Advocating for Inclusive Education
Recommendations for parents, caregivers and community members to help you advocate for inclusive education that supports all our children.
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Native American Heritage Month
As Native American Heritage Month comes to a close, be sure to continue incorporating this history in your curriculum and support Native American students year-round. Use these resources to help students contextualize the true history and contemporary issues of Native peoples.
- With and About: Inviting Contemporary American Indian Peoples Into the Classroom
- Rewriting History—for the Better
- Q&A: Native Knowledge 360°
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Student Leadership
Educators and other adults can help students develop their leadership skills in a variety of ways, from preparing students for formal leadership positions to supporting student-driven actions for social justice.
May 26, 2023
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Engaging School and District Administrators
When school and district leaders explicitly express support for their teachers and for honest histories, educators feel more encouraged to keep doing this important work.
November 21, 2023