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Learning for Justice

learningforjustice.org

Provides a range of free materials for educators: learning modules that make teachers and students think and question, presentations easily shared and hands-on workshops from education experts. These resources help teachers improve their practice and help K–12 leaders shape their schools into strong, equitable communities with a commitment to social justice.

Supports Social Studies and civics instruction. Teachers often find it challenging to teach young learners about the painful subjects of slavery and racism. L for J offers customizable lessons, unit plans, teacher guides, and videos from experts. In 4th grade, the curriculum teaches students about slavery and the Underground Railroad, and read the picturebook "Henry's Freedom Box", a true story of an enslaved man who mailed himself to freedom in the North. Learning for Justice has videos from historians and professors, including one investigating Henry Box Brown and tracking his ancestors to the present day, a great way to connect the present to the past.

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So*Just

sojust.net

A primary source history of social justice and evolving collection of historic speeches, songs, and poetry on human rights and social justice. So*Just is a free resource from EdChange and the Equity Literacy Institute.

It provides a natural integration of technology in social studies education for analysis of historical questions and contemporary issues, appreciate cultural diversity, and experience events through the examination of primary sources. Primary sources representing multiple perspectives allow us to compare and make inferences about why there might be different accounts of the same event. A video of President Johnson's TV address to the nation explaining the need for the 1965 Voting Rights Act or audio/visual of Dr. King's many speeches during the Civil Rights movement provide valuable and authentic records of the past. Primary source documents help us to understand our past, present and future.

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What Does It Mean to Be an American?

whatdoesitmeantobeanamerican.com

Curriculum that examines what it means to be an American; developed by the Mineta Legacy Project and Stanford University. Content on this site support state standards that students build their understanding of civics, government and human rights. Material addresses the values and principles underlying the American system of constitutional democracy; the function and limitations of government; and the role of a citizen in a democratic society.

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Native Knowledge 360° (NK360°)

americanindian.si.edu/nk360

Provides educators and students with new perspectives on Native American history and cultures. through frequently updated online materials that embrace a richer and more inclusive understanding. Most Americans have only been exposed to part of the story, as told from a single perspective through the lenses of media and textbooks. NK360° provides educational materials, virtual student programs, and teacher training that incorporate Native narratives, more comprehensive histories, and accurate information to inform teaching and learning. Offers a view that includes not only the past but also the vibrancy of Native peoples and cultures today.

The National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) has created Essential Understandings, a framework of key concepts based on the ten themes of the National Council for Social Studies standards. The site includes curricula, lessons, and learning activities that can lead students to new knowledge about Native Americans as historical and contemporary people with diverse cultures and roles. Professional development available for teachers that can support lessons throughout the year and to support Indigenous People's Day and Native Heritage Month in November.

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We Need Diverse Books

https://diversebooks.org/about-wndb/

WNDB's goal is to create a world in which all children can see themselves in the pages of a book. The site has programs to celebrate diverse books, to mentor diverse writers and illustrators, to support diverse publishing professionals, and to provide books to classrooms nationwide. A useful database offers recommendations for diverse titles for teachers, parents and students.

All children need to be surrounded by books in which they can see reflections of themselves – but also look through and see other worlds. Diverse books can erase bias and make all cultures universal; a good book can encourage self-worth and respect for other cultures. WNDB has grants up to $2000 for teachers who believe in the importance of incorporating diverse books by diverse authors in their schools and libraries. Funds can be used to purchase diverse titles, host diversity-focused student or community events, or any other project that supports diverse literature.

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