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Mutual Learning Through Conversation

Certain encounters help young students develop values and virtues that open spaces in their minds and hearts so they can see the world and its people in broader terms.

Professional Development Topic

Instruction

Topic

Immigration

July 5, 2017

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Informational

I Am the Blood of the Conqueror; I Am the Blood of the Conquered

In this blog post, the author details the internal struggle she feels when coming to terms with the bloody heritage she shares with conquistadors like Christopher Columbus and the pride she takes in remembering, embracing and living out her cultural history.

Christina Torres

Grade Level

6-8

Topic

Race & Ethnicity

Subject

History

Geography

August 22, 2016

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Informational

Chinese Exclusion Act

Enacted in 1882, the Chinese Exclusion Act, formally titled “An Act to execute certain treaty stipulations relating to Chinese,” was one of the first laws limiting immigration into the United States.

4th Congress

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Race & Ethnicity Immigration Rights & Activism

Subject

History

July 2, 2014

article

October 19, 2018

What We’re Reading This Week: October 19, 2018

A weekly sampling of articles, blogs and reports relevant to TT educators.

article

March 26, 2021

Humanizing Asian Americans in the Classroom Through Children’s Literature

Two young students reading separate books.

Asian American stories are often absent from classroom libraries. In this article, one educator explains why this gap is so harmful—and recommends ways to fix it.

Topic

Race & Ethnicity Immigration

publication

Section II: Classroom Culture

Best Practices for Serving English Language Learners and Their Families

Topic

Immigration

July 5, 2017

article

Issue 45, Fall 2013

Twice the Distance

Teaching Tolerance illustration of student long and difficulty path to college on top of a montain

First-In-Family Immigrant Students Face a Double Challenge When Applying to Colleges.

Topic

Immigration

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Informational

I Didn't Know There Were Cities in Africa: Challenging Children's-and Adult's-Misperceptions about the African Continent

In her article, Randolph delineates the profound impact of perpetuating stereotypical representations of Africa and its people by arranging them into three levels and then providing recommendations for how to combat them when creating learning experiences for students in the United States.

LFJ Staff

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Race & Ethnicity Immigration

Subject

History

Geography

September 28, 2018

article

February 6, 2019

Teachers Against Child Detention: “We’re Not Gonna Stop”

Immigrant families and allies gather behind a sign that reads, "Keep our families together."

Teacher of the Year Mandy Manning talks with TT about the movement to end child detention, the upcoming Teach-In for Freedom and a Call to Action she hopes all educators will hear.

Topic

Race & Ethnicity Immigration Rights & Activism

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Nativism and the Know-Nothings

In this essay, the author describes the Nativism movement, capturing the ways in which it dips and surges based on immigration cycles.

Learning for Justice Staff

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Race & Ethnicity Religion Immigration

Subject

Civics

History

Economics

Geography

June 20, 2016

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