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October 27, 2018

Pittsburgh Shooting Reminds Us Why We Must Talk About Hate

synagogue dome roof with star of david on top

A shooting at a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, synagogue has left 11 people dead. Although we’ve witnessed hate-fueled moments many times before, that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t talk about them when they occur. If we don’t, it means we’ve normalized them.

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Religion

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Abraham Lincoln & Frederick Douglass: The Story Behind an American Friendship

This text explores the relationship between Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, two self-made men whose lives intersected near the end of America's Civil War.

Russell Freedman

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6-8 9-12

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Class

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History

July 10, 2017

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The Negro Motorist Green Book

A green book from the Jim Crow era containing safe places of business for black Americans

These images are from The Negro Motorist Green Book 1940 edition. The Green Book, published from 1936 – 1964, served as a guide for African Americans traveling around the country during the Jim Crow segregation era. To explore the complete issues visit the New York Public Library Digital Collections at https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/collections/the-green-book#/?tab=ab…

William H. Green (editor)

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3-5 6-8 9-12

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Civil Rights Movement Class Rights & Activism

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History

Economics

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March 28, 2017

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Issue 59, Summer 2018

Catch Up on TT Webinars

Did you miss out on our live webinars this year? Take some time this summer and watch them on demand!

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Discussing War and Conflict: Resources for Educators, Parents and Caregivers

As images of war and conflict fill television screens and flood the internet right now, young people need the support of parents, caregivers and educators to grapple with their emotions and to understand the events.

October 10, 2023

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Issue 60, Fall 2018

Toolkit for “A Museum. A Memorial. A Message.”

This toolkit—adapted from our viewer’s guide for 'An Outrage: A Documentary Film About Lynching in the American South'—provides guidance for educators hoping to tackle this tough topic in the classroom.

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Shared Inquiry and Critical Conversations

Inclusive classrooms must function as learning communities built on shared inquiry and critical conversations.

May 26, 2023

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Appendix C: Online Supplement

Resources for Critical Practices Introduction Perspectives by Jalaya Liles Dunn in Learning for Justice Magazine, Fall 2022 Issue Social Justice Standards by Learning for Justice I. Curriculum and Instruction “ What is

May 26, 2023

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December 8, 2016

Our Spring Webinars Are All About Equity

Mark your calendar! These free PD opportunities, about 45 minutes each, will address topics like home visits, implicit bias and building empathy. We’ll also embark on part two of our popular Black Lives Matter discussion.

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Bullying & Bias

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Issue 52, Spring 2016

You Spoke, We Listened

Our recent film, PD guide and magazine issues inspired an unprecedented amount of dialogue with readers.

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