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What We're Watching
Dim the lights and get ready to learn with these LFJ-approved films!
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Julia Moves to the United States
Sean McCollum gives an account of writer Julia Alvarez's move to the United States from the Dominican Republic as a young girl. Although Alvarez struggled to fit in in this unfamiliar place, she finally found a comfortable niche in her writing.
July 9, 2014
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What We’re Reading This Week: September 7, 2018
A weekly sampling of articles, blogs and reports relevant to TT educators.
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Understanding and Responding to Trauma
Strategies to help educators recognize the signs of trauma, better understand the causes of trauma, and take steps to establish social and emotional safety.
November 8, 2024
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Teach This: Current Events
Our “Teach This” discussion guides are easily adapted for in-person, asynchronous, or virtual learning. We’ll be adding new resources up until the election, so be sure to check back often or sign up for Future Voters
August 17, 2020
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What Districts Can Do To Support Educators in Teaching Honest History
District office personnel play important leadership roles in protecting educators who teach honest history.
November 21, 2023
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Sounds of Change
This lesson challenges students to analyze and to reflect on messages presented in songs — and to express their own views about important issues addressed in some songs.
April 26, 2017
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Mix It Up: Put Your Cards On the Table
This will be the 10th year of participating in Mix It Up for Kirbyville Middle School. We have decided to hold a Mix It Up Day each quarter of the school year, rather than just once a year. We held our first one this school year on Friday, Sept. 17. Students picked a playing card from a deck of cards and sat at the corresponding table. I had placed several conversation starter questions at each table.
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Have the Courage to Teach
Equity and social justice work in schools is easier said than done. This educator offers four steps for turning talk into action.
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What Administrators Can Do To Support Educators in Teaching Honest History
Administrators can support educators in advocating for teaching more comprehensive and accurate histories using the following tools.
November 21, 2023