Professional development can create a community in which we engage in difficult conversations over time that are connected to the democratic vision of the civil
Art has been a source of agency for individuals facing adversity throughout American history and provides an important lens for understanding the long struggle for
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The TPS CRF utilized a distinctive professional development model that fostered collaboration among educators (teachers and school librarians) across multiple sites over an extensive period.
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Bringing local history into classrooms offers a unique way to engage students in the study of the local civil rights movement and challenge the dominant
Teachers play a pivotal role in helping students develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions essential for responsible and active citizenship. Teachers need support in the
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Seated on the floor facing their teacher, a group of third graders listen intently to a question posed by their classmate: “Does segregation still exist
Creating citizens who are active within their communities and government has long been a goal of education. Teachers, especially those who teach social studies, are
As a high school social studies teacher for the past thirteen years, I have worked with students on analyzing historical primary sources, but it also
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