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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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Issue 64, Spring 2020

Responding to Hate and Bias in the West

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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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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

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6-8 9-12

Topic

Civil Rights Movement

July 6, 2022

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August 10, 2018

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

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“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.

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Bullying & Bias

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Jacqueline Jordan Irvine

Jacqueline Jordan Irvine is Charles Howard Candler Professor of Urban Education in the Division of Educational Studies at Emory University. Her specialization is in multicultural education and urban teacher education, particularly the education of African American students. Her books include Black Students and School Failure, Growing Up African American in Catholic Schools, Critical Knowledge for Diverse Students and Culturally Responsive Lesson Planning for Elementary and Middle Grades.

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August 8, 2016

Back-to-School Dread?

Teachers often have mixed feelings as the new school year approaches, but one of the most common—and least talked about—is dread. Here’s what the TT Advisory Board had to say about it.

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November 15, 2012

Helping Boys Become Readers

Many boys at my school struggle with reading. Most are more interested in video games and outdoor activities than books. Our school is not an anomaly.

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Gender & Sexual Identity

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Investing in the Community

Lewis Diuguid recounts how The Million Man March was an important moment for the African-American community, with black men marching together in Washington, D.C. and in other cities across the country.

Lewis Diuguid

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6-8 9-12

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Rights & Activism

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Civics

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July 5, 2014

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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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