Slavery Simulations: Just Don't
We're saddened by the news of yet another classroom lesson on slavery involving a troubling simulation—but we're not surprised. Our research has shown some common pitfalls when teaching and learning about slavery. In this edition of The Moment, we explain why mock auctions—along with simulations of the Middle Passage—do more harm than good, and we provide resources for teaching this history more effectively.
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Another Slavery Simulation: We Can and Must Do Better
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Teaching Hard History: Building Better Lessons About Slavery
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‘Teaching Hard History’ Podcast
Celebrating Women Activists
On March 8, we celebrate International Women's Day. But there are 30 other days in Women's History Month and 364 other days in the year to learn and teach about how women have worked to make our world a better place. Here are a few of our favorite resources to help you get started.
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Nothing About Us Without Us Is for Us
Bloody Sunday and the Voting Rights Act of 1965
March 7 marks the 54th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, the day state troopers brutalized peaceful protesters during a march in Selma, Alabama. News reports of the event helped drive the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. But the fight for voting rights continues. In this edition of The Moment, find resources you can use to teach about the ongoing struggle.
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Carol Anderson on Voter Suppression: A Q&A with the Author of ‘One Person, No Vote’
The Voting Rights Act, Today
Honoring Women's History
Happy Women's History Month! Women around the world are—and have been—at the forefront of campaigns for human rights and environmental justice. In this edition of The Moment, you'll find resources for teaching about women's leadership and contributions all year.
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Insist on Persistent Women: Women's History in the K-8 Classroom
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Teach About Native American Women Leaders
Ending Black History Month Right
This week, Black History Month will come to a close and Women's History Month will begin. Students notice when their history is recognized only during heritage months, so in this edition of The Moment, we're sharing a reminder that it’s vital to teach all our history year-round, along with resources to celebrate two trailblazing Black women in your classroom.
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Laverne Cox
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Hidden Figures of Women's History: Cathay Williams
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