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Issue 47, Summer 2014

Playing to Learn

Play isn’t just for recess—it’s integral to the way children learn.

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Issue 4, Spring 2023

Freedom Schools for Today’s Justice Movement

A collage of photographs with the title "Freedom Schools" overlaid on top.

To confront current education censorship and voter suppression, modern social justice projects build on the foundations of the historic 1964 Freedom Schools.

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Issue 61, Spring 2019

I’m Different, Just Like You

Regina Santiago has her own immigration story; sharing it helps students feel safe to share theirs.

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Issue 22, Fall 2002

The World Was Silent

A study of the Armenian Genocide raises troubling questions of remembrance and responsibility.

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July 7, 2009

Sexism in the Civil Rights Movement: A Discussion Guide

A closer examination of heroes in our culture.

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August 24, 2010

Resources for Teachers

Resources for helping homeless students.

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January 23, 2012

Portfolio Activity for “Weighing In”

As the number of obese and overweight children grows, so does size bias.

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Issue 42, Fall 2012

You’re Not from Around Here

Illustration of boy being welcomed as he walks through a fence

Challenging regional bias in the classroom is important.

Topic

Bullying & Bias

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Paula began her career as a high school social studies teacher in California and later became the Program Director at the Center for Ethics and Education in 2015. McAvoy’s research focuses on the aims of schooling in a democratic society, and she has recently used the tools of moral and political philosophy to consider cases of cultural and religious accommodation, the aims of sex education, and the ethics of teaching about politics in schools.

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Everyone’s a Helper

This lesson helps students understand the concepts of strengths, struggles and what it means to help.

Grade Level

K-2 3-5

Subject

Reading & Language Arts

Social Studies

SEL

ELL / ESL

July 10, 2017