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"Someone Else's Problem"
A hunger project moves California students from indifference to activism.
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A Solitary Struggle
For many activist teachers, the journey of promoting equity in education is a lonely one.
By Virtue of Being Human
December 10, 1998, marked the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Classrooms around the country participated in a yearlong commemoration by exploring human rights issues across the curriculum.
An Unconditional Embrace
For education activist Bill Ayers, the secret of effective teaching is to see each child as one's own.
"Unite and Overcome!"
Chicana activist Elizabeth Martínez calls for fearless thinking about racism.
Class Action
Students learn rights and responsibilities through law-related education.
March 14, 2018
Walkout Day
This teacher built a custom lesson plan to mark a day when thousands of students walked out of their schools in protest. Check it out—and build your own!
January 9, 2018
Do's and Don'ts of Celebrating MLK Day
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is an ideal time to reflect on the life and legacy of this great leader, but it's important to do it with care and nuance—and to keep the conversation going beyond January 15.
May 31, 2018
Spotlight on 'Courageous, Eccentric, Diverse'
TT Educator Grants support social justice work at the classroom, school and district levels. In this interview, grantee Amy Dickerson discusses her project working with students in New Orleans to consider possible replacements for Confederate statues.