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How Stereotypes Undermine Test Scores
Subtle changes in test environments can improve standardized test scores among students of color and girls.
July 6, 2017
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Toolkit for “Religion in the Locker Room"
When the authors of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution wrote, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof,” they sparked a debate that continues
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Top Five Tips for Teaching the Election
It’s not too late to have civil, informed classroom conversations about the election.
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Identities
This piece accompanies Social Justice Standards: Unpacking Identity
April 17, 2014
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Social Justice Standards | Unpacking Action
This professional development addresses the Action domain.
April 17, 2014
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Melea Has Two Dads – And That’s Not a Problem
Melea hates school. She is 4 years old and was adopted at birth by two gay men. Her dads (Mark and Sam) are Caucasian and Melea is African American-Latino.
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Why Chicken Means So Much to Me
It may seem like an empty stomach is the worst thing about being poor, but for Junior it’s not being able to save his best friend.
July 5, 2014
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Working for the Common Good
One way to encourage young people to be concerned about the common good is to teach them about “the commons.”