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Fickle Girls?
Missing an opportunity to speak up creates another opportunity–to practice for next time.
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Two Questions
Students want to know teachers have their backs. Reassure them by answering these two questions.
Toolkit for “Twice the Distance”
According to the College Board, “There are three main areas on the path to higher education where undocumented students may have special concerns or face obstacles: admission, tuition and financial aid.” These resources
Toolkit for “You Belong Here”
What do the data tell us? According to the Center for American Progress, “At some point over the next 10 to 12 years, the nation’s public school student body will have no one clear racial or ethnic majority. In other
Toolkit for “Story Corner”
Unfortunately, encounters like the one in this issue’s “Story Corner” happen often; in a split second, we must decide whether to confront a hateful or biased statement and what to say. Below is a list of authentic
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
Toolkit for “Bring It Home”
Interested in making your school safer for LGBT students? There are many ways to do this, ranging from small instructional changes to major organizational undertakings. The following tips are organized by level of action
Toolkit for “Lessons of 1964: The Movement Continues”
1964 included a number of important civil rights events critical to the ongoing march for racial equality and justice. These resources can help take students back to this important year. 1964 Civil Rights Milestone