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Find compelling classroom resources, learn new teaching methods, meet standards, and make a difference in the lives of your students.
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Introducing Our US History Curriculum Collection
Draw from this flexible curriculum collection as you plan any middle or high school US history course. Featuring units, C3-style inquiries, and case studies, the collection will help you explore themes of democracy and freedom with your students throughout the year.
The Poet X
A novel-in-verse about a Dominican American heroine who tells her story with blazing words and powerful truth.
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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
This novel is a “tender, honest exploration of identity” (Publishers Weekly) that distills lyrical truths about family and friendship.
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New Kid
New Kid is a graphic novel featuring seventh grader Jordan Banks, who loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life, even while starting over at a new school where the struggle to fit in is real.
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Flying Lessons & Other Stories
Whether it is basketball dreams, family fiascos, first crushes, or new neighborhoods, this bold middle-grade anthology features stories written by notable authors including Kwame Alexander, Meg Medina, Jacqueline Woodson, and more. This collection, published in partnership with We Need Diverse Books, celebrates the uniqueness and universality in all of us.
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Coming of Age: 13 B'nai Mitzvah Stories
This short story collection highlights the varied and diverse experiences of coming of age in the Jewish faith.
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Inquiry Blueprint | Angel Island Immigration Station
This blueprint provides an at-a-glance view of the Angel Island Immigration Station inquiry.
Teaching Children of Willesden Lane: Common Core Alignment
Access the "Teaching Children of Willesden Lane: Common Core Alignment" guide.
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Unit Overview: Discussing Contemporary Islamophobia in the Classroom
Get a bird's-eye view overview of the lessons, materials, and activities in this unit.
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Repairing the World: Stories from the Tree of Life Viewing Guide
This guide provides a framework for using the documentary film Repairing the World: Stories from the Tree of Life as a tool for teaching about antisemitism.
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Holocaust and Human Behavior: A Facing History & Ourselves Elective Course
Get all of the teacher-facing content for the Facing History and Ourselves high school elective course in Google Doc or PDF format.
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Inquiry Blueprint | In Pursuit of Democracy and Freedom
This blueprint provides an at-a-glance view of the C-3 style inquiry In Pursuit of Democracy and Freedom.
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