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Letter from the Director
We hope this guide provides you with practical ideas about how to respond to derogatory language and bigotry in the moment, from any source, in any situation.
July 30, 2012
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Toolkit for “Fostering Allies”
This toolkit accompanies the Summer 2013 article “Fostering Allies,” and provides professional-development support to educators and school staff who work with students in foster care.
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The Power of Respectful Dialogue
Listening to different viewpoints is a valuable skill for students. Getting them to that point can cause a few tense moments.
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Photo Essay Exhibit
Students put together and collectively display sets of photographs that convey stories, feelings or messages related to themes in the central text.
July 13, 2014
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Close and Critical Reading
GIST
Generating Interactions between Schemata and Texts (GIST) is a summarization procedure that helps students digest complex texts by requiring contextual word learning. GIST explicitly combines the most important words with reading and writing to comprehend complex texts.
July 19, 2014
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Advice From the Experts
Q: Some of my world history students have taken to drawing Confederate battle flags on their homework assignments. What should I do?
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'Homo High'
Some people argue “gay-friendly” schools offer needless segregation. Others say they’re the only chance some kids have to make it.
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Appendix B: Scenarios
The best way to be ready to speak up is to prepare. Here are some prompts to get you started.
July 31, 2012
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