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Bella Abzug

Bella Abzug was a prominent liberal activist and politician in the 1960s and 1970s who championed women’s rights, human rights and the environment.

Learning for Justice Staff

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Class Gender & Sexual Identity

Subject

Civics

History

August 7, 2017

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November 19, 2013

Mixing It Up at Any Age

The Montpelier Senior Activity Center expands Mix It Up to include lifelong learners.

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Facing the School Dropout Dilemma: The interaction of sexual orientation with school dropout rates

The American Psychological Association (APA) published “Facing the School Dropout Dilemma: The interaction of sexual orientation with school dropout rates” on its website in 2012. The APA is widely regarded as the most prominent professional organization for psychologists in the United States.

American Psychological Association

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity

July 5, 2014

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Should Women Be Allowed in Combat?

This article addresses both sides of the question, "Should women be allowed in combat?"

Catherine Ross and Elaine Donnelly

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity

Subject

Civics

History

July 7, 2014

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February 19, 2021

Teaching the Historical Context of January 6

Angled view of the United States capitol building.

As the political fallout from the January 6 U.S. Capitol riot unfolds, it’s critical that educators help students contextualize white supremacist movements of the past and present.

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Constitution of the State of Mississippi – Article 12. Franchise

Mississippi State Constitution – Article 12. This article defines voter eligibility for Mississippi citizens in 1890.

The State of Mississippi

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Civil Rights Movement

July 6, 2022

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Issue 64, Spring 2020

Responding to Hate and Bias in the West

Illustration of several separate and distressed people looking at or using their phones.

A Las Vegas school made headlines when hate shook its campus. Now a group of parents is fighting to ensure children learn in a safer and more equitable environment.

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August 10, 2018

Hate at School: A Back-to-School Look at the Past Year

Distraught student sitting against wall with hoodie drawn

“Back to school” shouldn’t mean “back to hate.” Here’s a look at the hate incidents we reported last school year—and steps for making this year better.

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Bullying & Bias

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March 21, 2017

A Teacher’s Letter to President Trump

This elementary school teacher hopes that the president can visit her school to see and learn about a different strategy for keeping our children safe.

Topic

Bullying & Bias

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Centering Student Experiences

When asking students to explore issues of personal and social identity, teachers must help establish braver spaces where students are seen, valued, cared for, respected, and have opportunities to learn from one another’s experiences and perspectives.

May 26, 2023

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