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Heading Off the Storm of Hate, Together
Our colleagues at Not In Our Town weigh in on strategies for confronting bias, intolerance and bullying.
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Reading and Writing to Learn About Activism
Reading and writing about the work of activists helped this teacher and her students realize that they can make social change by starting small.
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Gay and Lesbian Parents
In this nonfiction piece, Julianna Fields tells the story of Bailey and his two fathers. After protecting Bailey from onlookers' scorn when he was a child, the family decided to participate in a project showcasing the diversity found in local families.
July 26, 2014
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Close and Critical Reading
Shared Reading
In shared reading, learners observe experts reading with fluency and expression while following along or otherwise engaging with the text. This strategy should focus on a specific instructional element (or mini-lesson) that improves targeted reading comprehension skills and promotes Common Core readiness.
July 26, 2014
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The Zero Effect
As teachers, it is our job to set kids up to succeed, not to fail. Changing some of our grading practices is a good place to start.
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Average Household Income
This graphic from Mother Jones depicts income inequality in the United States.
July 24, 2014
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Talking Circles: For Restorative Justice and Beyond
A TT awardee discusses how Talking Circles empower her middle school students.