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Social Justice Standards | Unpacking Diversity
This professional development addresses diversity.
April 17, 2014
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Dystopian Young-Adult Literature in the Classroom
Two TT bloggers share their tips on using dystopian young-adult fiction to engage students in discussions about tough topics.
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Toolkit for Talking About Racism and Police Violence with Students
No matter how educators identify or how long they have been teaching, it’s critical that they reflect on their ability to discuss race, racial (in)equality and racism—past and present—with students. This toolkit offers strategies for how educators can engage in this reflection and strengthen their practice.
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Honoring Religious Diversity
Conversations about religious diversity can happen in the classroom. Start by making a safe space where folks can tell their stories and share their religious identities.
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What We’re Reading This Week: May 19
A weekly sampling of articles, blogs and reports relevant to TT educators.
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Community Inquiry
Say Something
A comprehension strategy during which student take turns reading aloud to each other, stopping occasionally to comment on the text.
July 13, 2014
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Advice From the Experts
TT answers your toughest questions. This time, we discuss teaching controversial topics and having courageous conversations.
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Celebrate National Poetry Month With Maya Angelou
This week, the power of words is illustrated in two celebrations: the beginning of National Poetry Month and Maya Angelou's birthday. Angelou's life, words and activism offer a unique opportunity to show students how writing is shaped by identity and experience, and the power words can bring. These resources can help you make that introduction and inspire the poets, thinkers and activists in your school—so their words, too, can sing.
- Celebrate Maya Angelou
- Caged Bird
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