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For My People

In 1942, “For My People” won the Yale Series of Younger Poets award, and Margaret Walker became one of the youngest black writers to have published poetry in the 20th century. Her poem makes tangible the African American struggle, yet also brings to the forefront a hope for all people to “rise and take control” during a dark period in American history.
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Margaret Walker
Grade Level
9-12
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Class Rights & Activism
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Civics
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Identity Justice
December 30, 2015
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Fueled by Doubt

Educators need to recognize the doubts that students carry, this former elementary teacher says. But in doing so, educators should emphasize to students that doubt can lead to learning and growth.
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Ability Immigration
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Gillian Steinberg

Gillian teaches English at SAR High School in the Bronx. Previously, she was a tenured associate professor of English and director of writing at Yeshiva College in New York City. She has published books on Thomas Hardy and Philip Larkin, as well as articles on poetry, short fiction, composition and literature pedagogy, and issues of labor equity in higher education, among other topics. She serves as forum director for The Thomas Hardy Association.
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Giving the Gift of a College Education

One of the most powerful gifts we can give our children—for the future of our nation—is a college education. It may, in fact, be the most powerful gift. For so many of our country’s greatest success stories, the golden ticket that launched the inspiring life was the chance to go to college.
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Class
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Heidi Ames

Heidi is a veteran fourth-grade teacher in Dennis, Massachusetts. She has been a teacher leader for several years and currently serves as co-vicepresident for grades 4 through 7 in the Dennis-Yarmouth Educators Association. Ames is passionate about creating community and sharing her love of poetry writing with her students.