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“Why Keisha Can't Write”: The Marginalization of Black Student Writing
A writing teacher responds to the famous essay “Why Johnny Can’t Write.”
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Why the Texas Police-Stop Video Is a Problem
A new Texas law requires that students learn how to act appropriately when interacting with police officers before graduation, but it misses the mark by ignoring a history of policing that has not reserved the same respect for its citizens.
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Why We Need Black History Month
Analyzing and celebrating Black history helps students think critically about present-day social issues.
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Why I’m Participating in the L.A. Teachers’ Strike
We caught up with Amanda Tooley, a fifth-grade teacher in the country’s second-largest school district, to find out why she’s striking and what she hopes for her students and community.
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Why “Both Sides” of a Story Aren’t Enough
Students are capable of processing complex narratives; we just need to give them the tools.
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'THIS is Why We Need a GSA'
Gay-straight alliances are taking hold in middle schools, where homophobia and anti-gay harassment may be the most rampant.
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Why Do We (Still) Celebrate Columbus Day?
In this lesson, students will address misconceptions they likely have about Christopher Columbus and the colonization of what is now the United States.
October 9, 2019
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Why Local Elections Matter
In this lesson, students explore the ways that decisions by local government affect their lives. They’ll review research and data about a few recent local elections to push back against the myth that a single vote doesn’t count. They’ll learn how laws in their state encourage or suppress voter engagement. And in an extension activity, eligible students learn how to register to vote.
October 8, 2020
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