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Lies My Bookshelf Told Me: Slavery in Children’s Literature
Children’s books are a common way to introduce the topic of slavery to our youngest students. But what do we do when the stories get it wrong?
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Frederick Douglass
This biography tells the story of Frederick Douglass’ escape from slavery and how he became one of the most important voices of his time and ours.
February 19, 2020
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The Curb-Cut Effect and Championing Equity
Centering the needs of underserved people often has a broader impact on the community. The same is true in schools.
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Teaching Students About Historical Significance
How can educators push their students to think past a static understanding of history in developmentally appropriate ways? This teacher offers some insights from his classroom.
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John Brown’s Body
In this story, a young boy learns the history behind the abolitionist song “John Brown’s Body.”
February 19, 2020
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Toolkit for Radical!
Learn more about the relevance and diversity of history’s radical teachers.
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An Ex-Slaveholder's View of the Negro Question in the South
Written in 1900, this text presents the views of a former enslaver about the value of slavery for those enslaved.
December 14, 2017
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The White House: A Slave's View
The discovery of a memoir by one of President Madison's slaves sheds light on the role slavery played in the White House.
July 7, 2014
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Destigmatizing Privilege
Privilege can be a sticky subject, but this teacher introduces it to her fourth-graders as a tool they can use to elevate others.
