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On ‘That’s So Gay’ and Learning Math
A student’s frustration over a math lesson offers an opportunity to learn about respect.
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Defining the Line Between Fun and Bias
Man, am I just a total killjoy? I struggled today with a decision whether or not to dress up for Spirit Week. Monday was Crazy Sock Day; Tuesday, crazy shoes. Yesterday was Crazy Tie Day. All of those I could absolutely get behind. But I wasn’t so excited by the plan for Thursday—“Nerd Day.”
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Appendix C: Changing School Policies and Taking Action
Addressing policies and taking collective action.
July 31, 2012
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Toolkit for “The Sikh and the Skinhead”
Use quotes from famous individuals to facilitate student reflection on the importance of conflict resolution. Step One Write the quotes below on slips of paper. Place the slips on students’ desks. When students enter the
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Place as a Mirror of Self and Community
Students will understand difference and community by exploring a special place in their lives.
August 18, 2009
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A Classroom Discussion About the Media, Trust and Knowledge
Encouraging students to think through problems in the contemporary media landscape can help them become more active, open-minded knowledge-seekers.
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Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by Teaching Honest History
Martin Luther King Jr. is the most iconic figure of the Civil Rights Movement, but the narrative around his life and work is often oversimplified in classrooms and public discourse. We invite you to expand the narrative and teach a more complex and comprehensive view of Dr. King and a more honest history of the United States. Check out these Learning for Justice resources to better understand King’s strategies and goals, the context of the movement for equality and civil rights, and the work that remains to be done.
- Teaching the Movement’s Most Iconic Figure
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- Teaching the Civil Rights Movement
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Your Students Love Social Media ... and So Can You
Want to engage students? Meet them on society’s newest public square.
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Using Cell Phones to Bridge Gaps and Engage Youth
Maybe you’re thinking texting has no place in the classroom. This teacher found some practical applications.
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Teens Explore Past, ‘Privilege’ and Path to Overcoming Discrimination
Operation Understanding DC explores common ground by bringing African-American and Jewish students together for a year of cross-cultural exploration.