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Issue 61, Spring 2019

Reading Together

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How one group of parents created space for their children to learn, think and teach about social justice.

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September 5, 2019

In Defense of Caring About Difference

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Many educators profess, as a virtue, that they treat all students the same. But when a student’s specific needs and story are erased, it’s not equitable—it’s damaging.

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Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias

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Self-Awareness and Cultural Competency

Cultural competency—the ability to work effectively and sensitively across cultural contexts—involves learning, communicating and connecting respectfully with others regardless of differences.

May 26, 2023

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August 18, 2017

Now-based Curriculum

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Instead of discussing current events only on Tuesdays or only in response to traumatic events, let’s help students use the curriculum to understand and act against current injustices.

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Rights & Activism

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Issue 5, Fall 2023

Paving the Way to a Vibrant Multiracial Democracy

Civics education that tells an honest story about race in our nation is essential for a strong, inclusive democracy.

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Eshe Price is a Ph.D. candidate in urban education in the Department of Language, Literacy, and Sociocultural Education at Rowan University. Her dissertation examines the schooling experiences of Black girls in predominantly white, suburban and rural communities through mixed-methods research. Through her research, Eshe aims to position Black girls as the experts to guide support for Black girls in schools. Recently, she received dissertation funding from the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Division G. Additionally, Eshe is interested in the use of critical quantitative

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Appendix A

The LGBTQ Library Books and Films for You and Your Classroom This list of books and films—with options for students of all ages and reading levels—offers a good starting place for educators who need to diversify their

November 6, 2018

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Amber N. Mitchell

Amber N. Mitchell (she/her) is the director of education at Whitney Plantation, where she leads educational efforts for the site.

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May 17, 2018

"The President Said...": Why Context Matters

Immigrant families and allies gather behind a sign that reads, "Keep our families together."

It'd be easy for educators to ignore the president's latest comments about undocumented immigrants. Here's why they shouldn't.

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Immigration

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Supporting Students from Immigrant Families

Learn more about immigrant students’ rights, public schools’ obligations to immigrant students, and resources for families.

July 11, 2017

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