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Discovering My Identity

In this lesson, students will describe aspects of their identities such as race, gender, ability, religion and more. Then after exploring Marley Dias' Black Girls Books campaign, students will analyze book illustrations and write their own book review noting how characters are similar and different from them.

Grade Level

3-5

Topic

Race & Ethnicity Ability Bullying & Bias

Subject

Reading & Language Arts

October 6, 2016

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August 22, 2016

Foreign Language Study Can Benefit Students With Autism

Parlez-vous français? This educator reflects on what students on the autism spectrum, including her own daughter, can gain from foreign language study.

Topic

Ability

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Issue 53, Summer 2016

A New Frame of Mind

Illustration of mind of child with autism

What autistic students wish you knew about who they are and how they learn.

Topic

Ability

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April 28, 2016

Students Jailed for “Disorderly Conduct”

A law fellow at the Southern Poverty Law Center details a disturbing pattern: A student is arrested for minor misbehavior, the parents are kept in the dark, and the family finds itself navigating the criminal justice system.

Topic

Race & Ethnicity Ability

article

March 31, 2016

The Puzzling Problem of Symbols

Autism is often represented by disconnected puzzle pieces. This symbolism sends an unfortunate message about people with autism that does not promote social justice.

Topic

Ability

article

February 22, 2016

Take It From Me: Auditory Processing Disorder in Class

This high school student with APD shares some classroom and teaching techniques that helped her succeed—and that can benefit all students.

Topic

Ability

article

February 18, 2016

Inviting Arts and Literacy Into the Classroom

This first-grade teacher invites Broadway stars to his classroom to build students’ literacy skills in a fun and exciting way.

Topic

Ability Bullying & Bias

article

January 19, 2016

Supporting Students Who Are Often Absent

Student walking alone down school hallway

This educator highlights seven practices she uses to engage students who miss class due to poor health, familial responsibilities or emotional or mental health issues.

Topic

Ability Bullying & Bias

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Informational

Kevin Connolly Will See You Now

Journalist Christopher Solomon writes of his interview with Kevin Connolly, a writer, photographer and medal-winning skiier, who was born without legs.

Christopher Solomon

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Ability

December 31, 2015

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September 2, 2015

Autism and the Midas of Metaphor

This writing teacher challenges the mistaken view that people on the autism spectrum lack emotion and empathy.

Topic

Ability

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