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Black History Month: Teaching the Complete History
Go beyond trauma and struggle to examine the liberation, civic engagement, creativity and intersecting identities of Black people during Black History Month.
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The Story of Suzie King Taylor
Doreen Rappaport tells the story of a young Suzie King Taylor and her brother who attended a secret school for black children in Georgia in the mid-1800s. Later on, Taylor would become the first black woman to teach openly in a freedmen's school.
July 3, 2014
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Athletes, Protest and Patriotism
Teaching for Change situates Colin Kaepernick’s refusal to stand for “The Star-Spangled Banner” within a historical tradition of athletes protesting injustice.
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Constructively Responding to Hate
When neo-Nazis planned a march on their campus, these educators found a way to push back—even as they let their students lead the way.
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Walkouts, Marches and the Desire to 'Do Something': What You Need to Know About Stoneman Douglas Activism
After the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, courageous survivors have inspired a groundswell of activism and advocacy. Here's what you need to know—and what you can do, no matter your situation.
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Teaching the 2020 Election: What Will You Do on Wednesday?
As Election Day approaches, educators should prepare to support students no matter the result.
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Against the Grain
This piece is to accompany James Loewen's feature story " Getting the Civil War Right." Recently I spent two years at the Smithsonian Institution surveying 12 popular American history textbooks, learning how teachers use
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Showing Up to Advocate for Education
This educator sees great value in meeting with legislators to advocate for education. Here are her suggestions for making it happen.
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