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Why the Time Requires Us to Teach Like Malcolm

As we celebrate and honor what would have been Malcolm X’s 97^th birthday, I can’t help but think of his legacy in the context of today’s whitelash against speaking and teaching...

May 19 2022

By Sharif El-Mekki

culturally-relevant-curriculum

The Benefits of Giving Students Texts That Relate To Their Lives

Rather than read Hamlet with my AP English Literature and Composition students as has traditionally been the case, I suggested to this year’s class that we read something...

April 13 2022

By David Tow

culturally-relevant-curriculum

Here's Why I Teach Black History All Year Long

Like many of my students, I look forward to Black History Month in February, when schools and organizations across the country celebrate and honor the contributions of Black...

February 26 2022