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Kelly Saunders

Kelly Saunders teaches American Studies at Nicolet High School in Glendale, Wisconsin.

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Mark Schill

Mark Schill teaches American Studies at Nicolet High School in Glendale, Wisconsin.

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Issue 13, Spring 1998

Around the Freedom Table

Black and Jewish youths share a heritage of liberation.

Topic

Religion

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July 6, 2022

Don’t Stop Talking About Gun Violence

A child's feet with sneakers on them stand in front of words that include protect, students, mass shooting, cries, brutality, activism, walkout and more etched in chalk on the ground.

We must push for more restrictive gun laws to change the cycle of mass shootings, collective outrage and minimal action.

Topic

Rights & Activism

teaching strategy

Word Work

Making Words

Making Words is a hands-on activity in which students learn how adding and moving letters can create new words.

Grade Level

3-5

CCSS

RL.3-5.4, RI.3-5.4, L.3-5.4

July 19, 2014

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Trevor Barton

Trevor Barton received his BA in English at UNC Chapel Hill and his MAT at Converse College. He teaches at an inner-city elementary school in Greenville, S.C.

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October 13, 2016

“Why can’t I sit with my friends?!”

Student pushback against mixing up their lunchtime seating can be a perfect teaching opportunity.

article

October 8, 2015

“But I want to sit with my friends!”

Students may push back against sitting and eating with someone new. Be ready with a few key tools and phrases.

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Many stories people shared with us dealt with difficult moments involving friends and neighbors. Factors that affect how they speak up include how well or little they know each other, how often they interact and how damaging they consider the offense to be.

Topic

Bullying & Bias

July 20, 2009

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Sandra Stein

Sandra Stein is an assistant professor at Baruch College, School of Public Affairs.

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