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Understanding Past and Present Labor Injustice through Music
Period songs give students an understanding of early 19th century labor conditions
July 6, 2009
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Understanding and Caring
"Teachers can implement [these] specific methods and strategies which will communicate to Indian students an attitude of understanding and caring while demanding high performance."
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Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act
In this middle- and high-school, school-level grant, students learned about living with disabilities and the need for accessibility.
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Understanding the Prison Label
What is the long-term harm and wider impact of mass incarceration on people and communities of color? The racial caste system established and perpetuated by mass incarceration continues beyond a prison sentence and extends into families, communities and society at large. The criminalization and demonization of black men creates a “prison label” of stigma and shame that damages the black community as a whole.
October 13, 2014
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Understanding Refugee Crises
A TT staff member reflects on her experience learning about refugee crises during middle and high school—and the implications of those lessons today.
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Understanding Jim Crow
In this transcript, David Cunningham, a prominent professor of sociology, discusses the emergence of Jim Crow laws and their legal and cultural power.
November 3, 2015
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Understanding and Countering Antisemitism and Islamophobia in Schools
Amid a rise in antisemitism and Islamophobia, we all need to help ensure young people’s right to an education free from bigotry in an inclusive and supportive environment.
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Unexpected Stereotypes and How to Combat Them
Whether it’s the bully or the blonde, the nerd or the jock, most of us are familiar with a wide range of stereotypes. We’ve also been affected by them. But there are plenty of unexpected stereotypes that need to be acknowledged as well.
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"Unite and Overcome!"
Chicana activist Elizabeth Martínez calls for fearless thinking about racism.
