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Starting an Activist Club at School

This piece is to accompany the Portfolio Activity for "From Awareness to Action"Tad Thomas of the Positive Youth Foundation offers simple tips for starting an activist club at school.

Professional Development Topic

Instruction

July 6, 2009

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Misunderstood Terms and Practices

What is the Truth About American Muslims? Misunderstood Terms and Practices 14. What does “jihad” mean? Isn’t it a “holy war”? “Jihad” literally means striving, or doing one’s utmost. Within Islam, there are two basic

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Religion

October 11, 2012

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Issue 50, Summer 2015

Toolkit for Race ≠ DNA

This toolkit provides a professional development framework for looking at common misconceptions surrounding race and ancestry, as well as ways to debunk them and build identify-safe classrooms and schools.

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July 22, 2014

Talking Circles: For Restorative Justice and Beyond

A TT awardee discusses how Talking Circles empower her middle school students.

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August 12, 2014

This is Community

How does one foster a school community—that is equitable and committed to breaking down barriers? A TT awardee shares her approach.

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Rights & Activism

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Issue 48, Fall 2014

BYOD? [Bring Your Own Device]

Illustration Students with they devices at class

Relying on personal devices at school raises serious equity questions.

Topic

Class

article

April 7, 2014

Got Talent? Make Change!

Students, like adults, need to feel as if their talents and interests are valuable to their communities.

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Rights & Activism

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March 24, 2016

Not Just the Facts: Why Focusing on Skills Is Better for Students and Educators

Sara Wicht, TT's senior manager for teaching and learning, participated in the ASCD Forum “Learning for All = Teaching for All." Read her contribution here!

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April 6, 2016

Excellence With Equity: A Mentor’s Approach

In this first of a three-part series, this new-educator mentor explains how mentoring can help new teachers focus on students’ assets rather than their deficits.

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January 27, 2016

The Importance of Our Stories

This educator believes creating a school environment where it’s OK for students to share their stories is of the utmost importance—for students and educators.

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