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Beauty and Body Image in the Media

This article presents facts and statistics pertaining to the media's negative influence on female body image, the diet industry's booming numbers, and the link between media and peer pressure to look younger and stay thinner.

Media Awareness Network

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9-12

Topic

Race & Ethnicity Gender & Sexual Identity

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History

Economics

July 2, 2014

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Alien and Sedition Acts

The Alien and Sedition Acts were passed by a Federalist Congress and signed into law by President John Adams in 1798 at a time when Adams feared the possibility of war with France.

5th Congress of US

Grade Level

9-12

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Race & Ethnicity Immigration

July 2, 2014

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Ain’t I a Woman?

Sojourner Truth delivered this speech at the 1851 Women’s Rights Convention in Akron, Ohio. Born into slavery, Truth is widely known for her abolition and women’s rights work. Two versions of this speech are included.

Sojourner Truth

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Race & Ethnicity Class Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

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History

July 2, 2014

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Two Friends

This photograph depicts two children playing. One child has multiple disabilities and the other child does not.

Realistic Reflections

Grade Level

K-2

Topic

Race & Ethnicity Ability

July 2, 2014

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An Address to the Slaves of the United States of America

Henry Highland Garnet was an African-American abolitionist, minister, educator and newspaper editor. Garnet delivered “An Address to the Slaves of the United States of America” at the National Negro Convention in Buffalo, N.Y., on Aug. 16, 1843.

Henry Highland Garnet

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Race & Ethnicity Religion Rights & Activism

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History

July 2, 2014

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June 2, 2014

What Does the First Amendment Say About Displaying Religious Symbols?

Educators can’t display religious symbols in public schools, but that does not mean religious symbols can never appear in the classroom. So when is it OK?

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Religion Rights & Activism Race & Ethnicity

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May 22, 2014

Community, Home and Schools—Relationships We Can’t Ignore

Going into children’s communities is the best way for teachers to learn about the cultural wealth existing in homes and to understand the importance of including families in the education of their children.

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Race & Ethnicity

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May 19, 2014

Multiculturalism in the Preschool Classroom

What does a commitment to pluralism look like when working with children under five?

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Bullying & Bias Race & Ethnicity

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Issue 47, Summer 2014

Native Youth Think Globally, Act Locally

These student activists knew their community’s issues were relevant worldwide—so they made their voices heard globally.

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Race & Ethnicity Rights & Activism

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April 28, 2014

This is What Privilege Looks Like

Impact and intention both matter when talking about school policies.

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Race & Ethnicity Bullying & Bias Rights & Activism

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