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McCarthy: Enemy of the Negro People (excerpt, p. 14)

This journal article excerpt describes how the House Un-American Activities Committee tried to undermine the Civil Rights Movement by targeting some activists as communistic sympathizers. Eslanda Goode Robeson used her testimony as a platform to speak out against American hypocrisy and injustice.

Charles Allen Jr.

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Civil Rights Movement

July 6, 2022

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Issue 57, Fall 2017

What the Numbers Don’t Show

What do we mean when we say schools are failing? This Detroit teacher flips the script on the “f” word.

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Inspiring Hope and Countering Hate

Our nation deserves leaders who respect the rights and dignity of all people and who are committed to the values of our democracy. We must, therefore, unite to reject hate and bigotry and to make responsible choices.

Protect LGBTQ+ Progress Toward Equality
Inspiring Hope: A Conversation With Maud Dahme
History and the Power of Place

October 29, 2024

webinar

Voting and Voices: Engaging Students and Families in Democracy

Join Rock the Vote and Learning for Justice for a webinar on how you can engage your students and school community in our diverse democracy.

Topic

Rights & Activism

September 11, 2018

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Issue 24, Fall 2003

Who's Helen Keller?

Do children's books distort the truth of Helen Keller's life?

Topic

Ability

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Issue 21, Spring 2002

Is Freedom Safe?

A First Amendment project challenges schools to take liberties seriously.

Topic

Rights & Activism

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Issue 19, Spring 2001

The Tractor and the Taxi

Rural and urban students build a new vehicle for friendship in an Internet mural project.

Topic

Bullying & Bias

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Issue 48, Fall 2014

Check It Out!

Librarian helps boosting cultural responsiveness

Want help boosting cultural responsiveness at your school? Ask your librarian!

Topic

Rights & Activism

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Issue 49, Spring 2015

Toolkit for Talking About Racism and Police Violence with Students

Illustration of an epicenter surrounding Ferguson

No matter how educators identify or how long they have been teaching, it’s critical that they reflect on their ability to discuss race, racial (in)equality and racism—past and present—with students. This toolkit offers strategies for how educators can engage in this reflection and strengthen their practice.

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Issue 36, Fall 2009

Close to Home

Jackie Brown prided herself on teaching her students about disabilities. But could she confront her own feelings about her mother and polio?

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Ability

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