Search

2,002 Results

text

Informational

Freedom Petition Submitted by Enslaved People to the New Hampshire State Legislature in Portsmouth on Nov. 12, 1779

This petition illustrates how enslaved people used the rhetoric of the American Revolution to point out the colonies’ hypocrisy of demanding freedom and liberty, while themselves having slavery.

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Slavery

Subject

History

January 5, 2018

article

November 5, 2015

Desired Things for a Better World

A number of years ago, I asked my ninth-grade English students to make a bucket list of at least three things they’d like to do before they die. Examples of what they wrote down include “riding a motorcycle,” “becoming a

article

Issue 66, Spring 2021

A Message From Our Director

Our new director introduces herself—and shares some big news!

text

Informational

Wangari Maathai

“In Kenya, a modern ‘Johnny Appleseed’ has initiated a successful program to counteract the alarming destruction of Africa’s forests.”

Learning for Justice Staff

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Class Gender & Sexual Identity

Subject

History

Geography

August 9, 2017

text

Informational

Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb, An American Slave, Written by Himself: Chapter 10

A chapter from the autobiography of Henry Bibb, a well-known black activist who had escaped from slavery. This text contains descriptions of the life of enslaved persons as well as illustrations.

Henry Bibb

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Slavery

Subject

History

December 14, 2017

article

Issue 22, Fall 2002

It Takes a Man

The epidemic of rape won’t end until males own up to its causes.

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity

article

Issue 19, Spring 2001

What Jenna Left Us

A New Jersey elementary school learns to cope with loss.

Topic

Ability

article

Issue 15, Spring 1999

Schoolhouse Blues

An African American art form offers new lessons in harmony.

publication

At School

Like the workplace, school becomes the first or only place where some students, teachers, counselors, principals and others encounter a diverse and varied society. That presents opportunities for enlightenment — and potential for misunderstanding.

Topic

Bullying & Bias

July 21, 2009

article

July 7, 2009

Our Challenges: A Blended Poem Activity

In this lesson, students will take a deeper look at two major speeches on race – one by President Bill Clinton, the other by then-candidate Barack Obama – and discuss the core issues in each.