Back-to-school resources for racial and immigrant justice
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Going to School… on TikTok
This academic year begins amid widespread threats and restrictions on educators’ ability to teach an honest and truthful accounting of our nation’s history of slavery and ongoing racial inequality. In Texas, one teacher is taking people to school on what Critical Race Theory (CRT) is and why it matters — on TikTok. Our latest Insights post highlights examples of
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The Amp: Sept. 2021
The
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CRT Messaging Memo
When responding to misinformation about Critical Race Theory, briefly explain what it is but spend more time appealing to shared values of free speech and honesty. Be sure to pivot the conversation toward solutions that promote inclusive classrooms and protect our democracy.
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Keeping the Dream Alive: From DACA to #AbolishICE
The recent federal court ruling on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) will cause another generation of Dreamers to enter the classroom with uncertainty of what opportunities await them upon graduation. From organizing toward winning a pathway to citizenship to shutting down family detention, these
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Image credits: Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association (CC BY-NC 2.0), The Opportunity Agenda, The Opportunity Agenda, Victoria Pickering (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0).
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