Sunday, October 21, 2012

Sixth Grade Presidential Elections Unit Focuses on Critical Thinking, Cooperation, Creativity, and Civic Engagement

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  My colleagues and I have designed a timely and dynamic presidential elections unit that is firing up future voters in sixth grade.   F...
Saturday, September 15, 2012

Investigating the Media: from September 11 to September 21

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It is no surprise to friends and colleagues that one of the books I read this summer was Beyond War: The Human Potential for Peace, by Do...
Monday, September 3, 2012

Non-Violent Labor & Civil Rights Pioneer: A. Philip Randolph

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For Labor Day:  Learn about A. Philip Randolph, nonviolent labor organizer and civil rights pioneer (1889-1979).  Randolph founded a...
Thursday, August 30, 2012

Teaching Tolerance: Resources to Promote Safe & Welcoming Schools & Communities

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As we gathered for school meetings today, several teachers admired a set of posters I received FREE from Teaching Tolerance. Teaching ...
Saturday, August 4, 2012

Thinking the Olympics

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I’ll admit that my hopes for a peaceful future get fired up during the Olympics.  I am a fan of the accomplishments and striving of each g...
Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Teaching about Muhammad Ali: Olympian, Boxing Champ, Humanitarian, & 2012 Liberty Medal Recipient

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Muhammad Ali was recently announced as the recipient of the National Constitution Center’s 2012 Liberty Medal, awarded to “individuals of ...
Wednesday, July 4, 2012

A Revolution in our Thinking -- July 4th

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On the resource-rich Zinn Education Project website, Bill Bigelow of Rethinking Schools asks us to rethink the 4 th of July.   He wri...