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Introducing 'The New Jim Crow'

In The New Jim Crow, Michelle Alexander explores complex questions about the criminal justice system and the history of race and racial justice in the United States.

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Class Rights & Activism

Subject

Social Studies

Civics

History

October 13, 2014

author

Christopher Reardon

Christopher Reardon writes about the arts and social justice for The New York Times and other major publications.

author

Greg Schreur

Greg Schreur teaches English and history in Grand Rapids, Mich. public schools, working with the juvenile justice system.

article

Issue 40, Fall 2011

You Spoke, We Listened

Reader responses: you talk social media, bullying and speaking English.

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Issue 43, Spring 2013

Toolkit for “The School-to-Prison Pipeline”

The school-to-prison pipeline represents an intersection of complex issues, including race, class, education and the American justice system. Learn more by exploring the following research. Bibliography Bureau of Justice

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Issue 58, Spring 2018

We Were Ready

They Were Ready by Cory Collins Illustration by Michael Marsicano | TT58 | Teaching Tolerance

Years of equity work sheltered Charlottesville's students when hate came to their town.

professional development

Supreme Court Re-Examines 1965 Voting Rights Act Transcript

This piece is to accompany African Americans Face and Fight Obstacles to Voting. Watch the video here.

November 4, 2011

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Issue 49, Spring 2015

Toolkit for Avatars and Activists

Playing digital games can help students learn about social justice issues. Explore with students the value of digital games they already play, and then work with colleagues to research additional games.

author

Liz Clift

Liz N. Clift provides informal education to youth in Denver, Colorado, and volunteers with several organizations that work on food justice issues.

article

June 5, 2017

Ally or Accomplice? The Language of Activism

A new use of the word accomplice pushed this educator to rethink her activist approaches inside and outside the classroom.

Topic

Rights & Activism