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April 2021
TEACHING THROUGH A CRISIS
As teachers welcome students back to the classroom, they face the responsibility of teaching through the ongoing democratic crisis and supporting their students to become lifelong civic participants. We welcome you to use these free resources to help guide classroom conversation.
PBS Newshour
Read this crash course in Asian American history that quickly dispels the myths around the racism that Asians face in this country. It is full of links that help educate on the harmful policies and practices that have affected the Asian community.
Washington Post
Michael Eric Dyson, author of ““Long Time Coming: Reckoning with Race in America”, talks about the importance of centering Asian American history as part of a comprehensive and culturally relevant curriculum.
Learning For Justice
A list of resources curated by Learning for Justice on the history of voter suppression. These lessons are designed for grades 9-12 and discuss how voting rights history has led to the electoral realities of today. Topics explored include gerrymandering and voter ID laws.
New York University
This guide lists inclusive classroom policies and procedures that create an inclusive environment for students. Additional resources are provided at the end.
Trans History
Watch this Ted Talk by trans activist Samy Nour Younes on the legacy of trans people around the world.