John Amaechi Discusses the Importance of Being Present
Psychologist John Amaechi talks about the impact of educators' interactions with students and the importance of acknowledging their power.
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John Amaechi OBE Shares His Story at the 2014 Chicago Benefit Dinner
John Amaechi OBE shares his story with students, teachers, and community members at the Facing History & Ourselves 2014 Chicago Benefit Dinner.
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Jonathan Lykes Performs "Perception"
Facing History student Jonathan Lykes presented his poem "Perception" at a Facing History benefit dinner. The poem, which won a regional poetry contest, is about how prejudice influences our decisions about helping others.
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Leaving a Positive Footprint
Students at a California elementary school learn about the impact of bullying and lead a cross-grade project to create a more inclusive and welcoming school community.
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Long Night's Journey into Day: South African's Search for Truth and Reconciliation
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This documentary tells four stories of Apartheid in South Africa, as seen through the eyes of the Truth and Reconciliation commission.
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The Redneck Stereotype
Authors Joseph Flora and Lucinda MacKethan describe the characteristics of the “redneck,” a specific stereotype of a poor white Southerner.
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Sholem Aleichem: Identity in a Changing World
This clip from "Sholem Aleichem: Laughing in the Darkness" centers on his story "On Account of a Hat".
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Taking Barometer Online
Learn how to implement the Barometer teaching strategy in an online learning environment. This strategy asks students to take a stand on an issue in an online class discussion.
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Taking Big Paper Online
Learn how to implement the Big Paper teaching strategy in an online learning environment.
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Taking Found Poems Online
Learn how to implement the Found Poems teaching strategy in an online learning environment. This strategy helps students review material and synthesize their learning by creating a found poem.
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A Letter to the Students of Colour Who Were in My History Classes
Dylan Wray reflects on his time in the classroom as a white educator teaching a racially diverse group of students in South Africa.
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