The History of Book Banning in America
Throughout history, books have been banned for a host of reasons, from politically controversial content to profane language or violence. The First Amendment of the
June 7, 2024
Throughout history, books have been banned for a host of reasons, from politically controversial content to profane language or violence. The First Amendment of the
In this lesson, students learn how the life of an enslaved person changed from the Antebellum period through Emancipation. They analyze primary source documents in
“No student should fear bringing their experiences to the classroom. As educators, we must facilitate discussions that include students’ backgrounds, family histories, and how those
There has never been a time in U.S. education when standards, objectives and curricula were not embroiled in some controversy. Thomas Jefferson embodies those and
Equality refers to the uniform distribution of a good or service to everyone. Equity, on the other hand, refers to the fair distribution of goods
The U.S.-Mexican War sparked intense debate over Manifest Destiny and slavery expansion, dividing the nation. While some saw it as an opportunity for territorial expansion
In this country’s history, women did not have the same rights as men even if they may have done the same tasks or taken the
The United Farm Workers organized to bring attention and change to the exploitative working conditions faced by farm workers during the 1960s and 1970s. Efforts
The U.S. Supreme Court has the power to interpret the U.S. Constitution. Its rulings on cases determine the meaning of laws and acts of Congress
Students will learn about LGBTQ+ Jewish hero Harvey Milk, define activism, and feel empowered to be advocates and create change in society. In this lesson,