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Social Media in the Schoolhouse
Twitter, Google Docs and their cousins shrink the spaces between cultures even as they expand the reach of a typical classroom. How can you use them to promote social justice?
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"Someone Else's Problem"
A hunger project moves California students from indifference to activism.
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The Human Face of Immigration
Students challenge stereotypes when they see the people behind the slogans.
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The Early Republic
In this lesson, students examine voting rights in the early years of the United States and the causes and effects of the first major expansion of voting rights, which took place in the late 1700s and first half of the 1800s. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to explain where various groups of Americans stood regarding the right to vote before the Civil War, and will hypothesize about what they expect happened next.
October 21, 2011
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Portfolio Activity for “From Awareness to Action”
Young people make great political activists. How can you get them involved in fighting for issues that matter?
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Use this opportunity to engage your students in upending rape culture and preventing sexual assault all year.
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Dystopian Young-Adult Literature in the Classroom
Two TT bloggers share their tips on using dystopian young-adult fiction to engage students in discussions about tough topics.
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Pop Music as Critical Text
Is Beyoncé—or any pop culture icon—someone we should discuss with our students?
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