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The History Behind Black History Month
Many educators silently wrestle with this question: Is Black History Month a window of opportunity or just a pigeonhole?
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Black History Month Is Over. Now What?
Every day, not just the days in February, should be an opportunity for students to learn about Black history, experiences and people. Here are four ways to do it.
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Close and Critical Reading
Think Aloud
Think Aloud requires readers to stop during their reading to think, reflect and discuss their process. Readers talk about skipping text, rereading, searching back in the text for information, questioning, clarifying, summarizing, making connections, reflecting, predicting and visualizing.
July 19, 2014
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Exploring Texts Through Read Alouds
Understanding Text Types
This strategy includes text type charts and matching exercises to help students differentiate between Perspectives central text types, increasing their ability to read, comprehend and produce those forms.
July 13, 2014
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Disrupting Rape Culture Through Education
In the wake of a convicted rapist’s early release, now is a good time to reinforce with students that rape is a cultural problem that all of us must stand against.
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Teachers Supporting Teachers
This teacher offers suggestions for how to better support our colleagues and create a more just and welcoming environment across the entire school.
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BROWN V. BOARD: Where Are We Now?
Fifty years after the historic ruling, American schools are resegregating.
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Teaching Digital and Civic Literacy Skills
Digital literacy is a set of critical skills students need to effectively evaluate information online and to keep themselves safe and their data secure. This edition of The Moment offers student-friendly videos, lessons for all grade levels and professional development for educators who want to hone their own digital literacy skills.
- Digital Literacy
- Digital Literacy Videos
- Preparing to Teach Digital Literacy
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Expelling Islamophobia
Anti-hate and anti-bullying policies aren’t enough in the fight against Islamophobia.