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Voting and Democracy Grants in Action: Latinx Advocates
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TT Voting and Democracy Grants fund projects that encourage students to become empowered advocates for voting in their communities. Grants and School Programs Manager Jey Ehrenhalt spoke with grantee Sarah Emmett about the work her students will be doing this fall.
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A Call for Democratic Education
Since the polarized 2016 election, many people have suggested what schools can do to promote civility, critical thinking and civic engagement. This educator says democratic education might be the most important way to go.
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Good Work in Education
Excellence, ethics and engagement—are you practicing the “three E’s” as a teacher?
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Driving Bilingual Education
I am a good driver. You’d never know it, given the theatrics of the backseat drivers in my vehicle, whose sudden gasps and quick grasps for the dashboard denote a lack of confidence in my skills. This drama is alternately amusing, annoying and unnecessary. I'm proud to say that, for the most part, my instinctive go-to practice of "when in doubt, step on the gas" has never let me down.
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Showing Up to Advocate for Education
This educator sees great value in meeting with legislators to advocate for education. Here are her suggestions for making it happen.
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Educating “Those Kids”
After a colleague told her, “I’m not coming back next year,” this teacher reflected on what makes her an effective anti-bias educator.
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Critical Practices for Anti-bias Education
This professional development seminar shows how teachers can take action and create the conditions that bring the key components of culturally responsive pedagogy to life.
May 5, 2014
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Educating for Democracy
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Effective civics literacy develops critical thinkers who can connect history and current events to engage in democratic action in building an equitable and just society.
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The Election Keeps Testing Educators
Many educators are hesitant to teach about national politics and the 2016 election.