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August 15, 2018

Voting and Democracy Grants in Action: Latinx Advocates

"Grantee Spotlight" over image of Alexandria, Virginia

TT Voting and Democracy Grants fund projects that encourage students to become empowered advocates for voting in their communities. Grants and School Programs Manager Jey Ehrenhalt spoke with grantee Sarah Emmett about the work her students will be doing this fall.

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Rights & Activism

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Religious Discrimination for Learning and Development Training

In this video, Seema meets with her employer, Ms. Tate, who is happy to tell Seema about a promotion. However, Ms. Tate says that to be considered for the position, Seema must stop wearing her hijab. Seema refuses, saying her religion is important to her and that she can do the job without showing her hair.

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Grade Level

3-5 6-8

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Religion Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

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History

Economics

Geography

July 2, 2014

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February 28, 2013

Favorite Book Connects Student’s Past, Present

When a student has trouble connecting with his new class, the icebreaker can be a book, family photo or picture that connects the child to his personal history and offers an opportunity to share.

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Constitution of the State of Mississippi – Article 12. Franchise

Mississippi State Constitution – Article 12. This article defines voter eligibility for Mississippi citizens in 1890.

The State of Mississippi

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

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Civil Rights Movement

July 6, 2022

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July 7, 2009

By Virtue of Being Human: A Human Rights Questionnaire

"Test the waters" of human rights awareness with your class before introducing them to the framework by using the following questionnaire.

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Issue 49, Spring 2015

Avatars and Activists

Illustration of a video game controller and social justice imagery.

Digital gaming offers a new frontier for social justice educators.

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Rights & Activism

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Activism Online

This lesson introduces children to different ways young people have used the internet to work toward positive social change.

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3-5

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Digital Literacy

Reading & Language Arts

Social Studies

September 25, 2017

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Issue 44, Summer 2013

What We’re Reading

The latest in culturally aware literature and resources for teachers of all grades.

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July 22, 2011

Time for Justice in Anoka-Hennepin

The Anoka-Hennepin school district, Minnesota’s largest, has been in the national spotlight since last year. That’s when several students who were gay or perceived to be gay committed suicide. According to friends and family, the students had one thing in common: They had been bullied at school.

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Bullying & Bias Gender & Sexual Identity

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August 28, 2017

Helping After Harvey

Bad things happen, but when they do, we can empower students to make a difference.

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