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The Black Lives Matter Movement Goes Beyond Black and White
Non-Black students of color may be learning anti-Black racism in the wake of protests following police violence. Here’s how you can counter those attitudes.
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Don’t Forget About Black Girls
Black women are among the most represented groups in higher education enrollment by race and gender—but that doesn’t mean Black girls don’t face unique struggles in our education system.
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An Educator’s Guide to the Immigration Debate
What you need to know to facilitate classroom conversation about this controversial topic.
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Dent Middle School’s Mix It Up Skits Were a Hit!
In preparation for Mix It Up at Lunch Day, Dent Middle School students designed t-shirts, performed skits on the morning news show and decorated the lunchroom. Their event was a huge success!
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Race and Ethnicity
Racial bias—of all sorts—is the most common driver of incidents, making up 33 percent of the number reported by educators and 63 percent of those reported in the news media. Black students are the ones targeted in an
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Helping Students Connect With Standing Rock
The Sioux Nation protest of the Dakota Access Pipeline is taking on greater significance each day. Don’t miss the opportunity to teach about history in the making.
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Don’t Look Away From Garissa
I don’t have an answer to the question, “How should I talk to my students about Garissa?” But I have some real fears about the dangers of not contextualizing this incident.
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Teaching the Value of Work
The shaming of an actor who took a job at a grocery store reminds us to rethink how we teach students about success, equity and hard work.