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Conclusion

What is the Truth About American Muslims? Conclusion Throughout American history, people of many faiths have come to these shores seeking religious freedom. Despite periodic outbreaks of nativism, anti-Semitism, and

Topic

Religion

October 11, 2012

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April 28, 2014

This is What Privilege Looks Like

Impact and intention both matter when talking about school policies.

Topic

Bullying & Bias Rights & Activism

article

Issue 54, Fall 2016

One Hundred Years in the Making

Get to Know the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.

article

Issue 26, Fall 2004

"Something Is Wrong Here"

Illustration of a large hand stopping a young female student

Denver students confront racial tracking at their high school.

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Issue 55, Spring 2017

Dear Future Leader

Encourage the change agents in your classroom with this letter of support.

Topic

Rights & Activism

article

December 27, 2016

Empathy: The Antidote to Bullying

If we look into the heart of bullying, what we often find are deficits of emotional control and empathy. Teaching mindfulness can help.

Topic

Bullying & Bias

article

January 12, 2016

Hate Speech Overheard

When students see you ignore hateful language, they are learning an important lesson—and not the kind you want them to learn.

Topic

Bullying & Bias

article

February 13, 2012

Can Student Activism Break Free from Facebook?

A group calling itself “Passive Activism” claims on Facebook that it’s dedicated to “spreading awareness about people who spread awareness, rather than actually do something for people who actually do things.” I admit, I laughed. But it’s really not funny.

Topic

Rights & Activism

teaching strategy

Word Work

Four-Fold Vocabulary

Interactive “foldables” help students learn new vocabulary through defining, illustrating and using words in sentences.

Grade Level

3-5

CCSS

L.3-5.4, L.3-5.6

July 19, 2014

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January 23, 2012

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?