Democracy in Action: Teaching about the 2024 Election & Educating for Civic Participation
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This six-part learning series examines the health of our democracy, voting and elections, and the pivotal role of young people’s civic participation.
An Introduction to Teaching Standing Up for Democracy
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An introduction to our Standing Up for Democracy unit, which provides resources and strategies to support Citizenship and PSHE education in the classroom.
The Struggle for Racial Justice and Voting with Dr. Carol Anderson
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Virtual
Free and fair elections are the foundation of all democracies. The US Voting Rights Act of 1965 established protections for all Americans, especially for Black Americans. However the 2013 Supreme Court decision Shelby County v Holder dismantled key elements of the Voting Rights Act and voter suppression efforts are ongoing across the country.
Reexamining Reconstruction: A Conversation with Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries
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Virtual
Examine how the Reconstruction Era is remembered and the impact of its legacy on contemporary society with Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries, Associate Professor of History at The Ohio State University and scholar of African American history and contemporary Black politics.
Jewish Identity and the Complexities of Multiple Belongings
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Virtual
Learn practical tools and strategies to encourage students to explore their Jewish identities and consider how they coexist with their identities as Americans.
Literacy with a Social Studies Lens: Writing for Deeper Learning
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Virtual
Learn strategies that will help your students build informative, explanatory, and argumentative writing skills needed to address the Reconstruction Era and compelling issues in today's world.