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kqed.org
How the #DisruptTexts Movement Can Help English Teachers Be More Inclusive
kqed.org
5 min read · 2020-01-06 · The dominance of white-authored texts in school curriculum makes it hard for students of color and those in underrepresented groups to connect with the stories. The #DisruptTexts movement seeks to…
tolerance.org
Diversity, Equity And Justice
tolerance.org
~14 min read · From 2017 · News right now is dominated by rhetoric that casts immigrants as dangerous and is likely leaving Americans of many identities, including some of your students, feeling fearful and angry. Today,…
WeNeedDiverseBooks
2019 Book Giveaways
WeNeedDiverseBooks
2019-11-08 · WNDB in the Classroom Book Giveaways WNDB in the Classroom provides free diverse books to low-income schools around the country. By helping children find stories and authors that they can relate to…
Pitchfork
Lizzo Faces Second “Truth Hurts” Plagiarism Claim
Pitchfork
2 min read · 2019-10-15 · Producer Justin Raisen says Lizzo and producer Ricky Reed did not credit him or the originator of the “100% that bitch” line
The FADER
Lizzo accused of plaigarism by Cece Peniston over “Juice”
The FADER
1 min read · 2019-10-20 · Singer CeCe Peniston has accused Lizzo of copying her work, lifting ad-libs from her 1992 track "Finally" for "Juice." Peniston shared a side by side video of the two songs, comparing the use of the…
The New York Times
Memories and Hopes: The Top Essays
The New York Times
10 min read · 2019-10-14 · The four best college application essays about money that students sent us in 2016.
WeAreTeachers
11 Essential Tips for Teaching Theme in Language Arts
WeAreTeachers
7 min read · From 2019 · Plus, 7 mini-lessons on theme and ways to assess students' understanding.
formyblock.org
Youth-Led Tours — My BLOCK MY HOOD MY CITY
formyblock.org
1 min read · 2019-08-13 · Interested in making a real investment in the young people of Chicago? Join us for one of our youth led tours in North Lawndale this summer. At My Block, My Hood My City, our mission is to help…
The Washington Post
Teens addicted to Juul: Doctors, parents and schools grapple with students hooked to e-cigarettes
The Washington Post
2019-08-03 · Teen vaping skyrockets as effective interventions remain elusive.
The Atlantic
Better Schools Won’t Fix America
The Atlantic
8 min read · 2019-06-10 · Like many rich Americans, I used to think educational investment could heal the country’s ills—but I was wrong. Fighting inequality must come first.
