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The Day I Swam Into a New World
Frances dreams of swimming with her classmates, but will everyone be welcome at her new community pool?
August 6, 2015
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Polite Society
In this Facebook status update, Kaity Parson describes the construct of “polite society” and its effects on individuals who are not included in its ranks.
November 3, 2015
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We Need the Lessons of Reconstruction
Now, more than ever, the teaching of Reconstruction needs to be a central component of history education in high school.
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What We're Reading
Our book reviews can help you keep your practice fresh and informed.
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Ivory Tower: Lessons for a Teacher
Veteran teacher Dottie Blais writes openly about a question that too often is left unspoken and unanswered: How does a teacher's whiteness get in the way of successful multicultural education?
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Toolkit for "Cracking the Code"
“Cracking the Code” looks at the representation of girls in computer science. This toolkit helps educators create an environment that welcomes all girls to participate in computer science and pursue careers in this field.
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A Tale of Two Schools
On April 14, 1947, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco upheld the lower court decision in Mendez v. Westminster, which required the school to integrate and set the stage for Brown v. Board of Education.
August 7, 2017
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J.D. Green
J.D. Green was born into slavery but spent his life resisting the institution by escaping to freedom five times.
January 7, 2019
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Looking at Race and Racial Identity in Children’s Books
This lesson, the second in a series, encourages students to think and talk openly about the concept of beauty, particularly as it overlaps with issues of race and racial identity.
September 9, 2011