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Speak Up!
A collection of real-life stories, gathered by the Southern Poverty Law Center, on how people across the United States spoke up against everyday bigotry.
June 25, 2022
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Catching Kids Before They Sink
Laura Sofen’s inner angry teenager guides her each day as a teacher.
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Literature
On Liberty and Slavery
The first Black Southerner to have a book of poetry published, Horton's plea for freedom personifies liberty and beseeches her to stamp out oppression and break his chains.
July 7, 2014
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Our Fall 2020 Magazine Is Here!
Check out our newest issue and learn about the communities creating schools where students and immigrant families feel safe and welcomed; hear from veteran educators about how white supremacy informs interactions between educators and students; and get ideas for ensuring your students are informed, involved and ready to vote this election season! If you haven’t yet had a chance to dive in, these articles are a great place to start.
- School as Sanctuary
- The Weaponization of Whiteness in Schools
- Uplifting the Student Vote
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School Days for Transgender Youth
It can be difficult for gender-non-conforming students to navigate school—but there are things you can do to help.
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Inspections
Medical and legal inspections were the first of many tests immigrants would have to pass on their arduous journey to establish lives in the United States.
July 7, 2014
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Donald Trump Jr., Sexual Harassment and Our Schools
Recent news of some troubling comments reveals two false assumptions: that teaching kindergarten isn’t work and that sexual harassment isn’t a problem in schools.
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Bill Clinton apologizes for Tuskegee Experiment
This speech, delivered by then-President Bill Clinton, recognized and apologized for the study conducted by the United States government on more than 500 unknowing African-American soldiers at Tuskegee for untreated syphilis.
June 18, 2019
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"We Don't Use That Language Anymore"
A leadership program helps Maine students confront the culture of verbal abuse.
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Getting Ready for the 2018 Midterm Election
Even if your students are too young to vote, there are plenty of ways they can get involved in the last few days of this year's election season. Try sharing our Voting and Voices pledge and Story Corner video to encourage them to talk with their families about voting. Or check out our Voting and Voices classroom resources for ready-to-use lessons, texts and activities that can get students of all ages excited about Tuesday's elections!
- Pledge to Participate!
- Having the Talk
- Voting and Voices Classroom Resources