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When Aidan Became a Brother Literature Guide

Resource Type: 
Literature Guide
Grade Level: 
PreK
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The guide below provides activities and discussion questions to explore how we like to be seen and how we show respect for and believe in others. This is a story about protecting and cherishing the uniqueness of each child. It is also the story of a child who was thought to be a girl at birth and was really a boy. His family is loving and supportive of the journey in a way that shows us all how to love and cherish each other's journeys, especially the potentially unfamiliar journey of child who is transgender.

Audience 
Parents

All American Boys Literature Guide

Resource Type: 
Literature Guide
Grade Level: 
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Written by two award-winning authors, "All American Boys" shares the alternating voices of two students, one black and one white, after Rashad was beaten by a police officer and Quinn saw it happen.

Audience 
Parents

Stony the Road Literature Guide

Resource Type: 
Literature Guide
Grade Level: 
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The abolition of slavery in the aftermath of the Civil War is a familiar story, as is the civil rights revolution that transformed the nation after World War II.

Audience 
Students

SEL: Hyphen Stories

Resource Type: 
Activity
Grade Level: 
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Many American citizens with a "hyphenated ethnicity, race, or identity" experience a double consciousness. In this activity, youth look at the hyphen from the perspective of another person, reflecting upon their own opinions about how the hyphen is used. Hyphen-Stories is inspired by an article by Dena Simmons called, "Why We Can't Afford Whitewashed Social-Emotional Learning." 

SEL: Public Service Announcement

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Activity
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Young people create a Public Service Announcement in order to inform people about an issue and challenge them to take action in order to make a difference. This activity guides them to select an issue, research ways to address the issue, and make a call to action.

Everyday SEL Current Event Check-In

Resource Type: 
Activity
Grade Level: 
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The "Current Event Check-In" is an Everyday SEL practice. It is a culturally responsive version of the daily emotion check-in; it offers youth the opportunity to check-in regarding the current events in their communities. In order to have a social awareness of one’s community, youth must be able to inquire, discuss, and share their thoughts and opinions about the events in their community on a regular basis. 

Open the Door to the Commission on Aging

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Activity
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Open the door to a local nonprofit that connects people over 60 to people and services to live a healthy, independent life. The Commission on Aging is a resource that promotes intergenerational relationships and support for people who need meals brought to their homes or opportunities for fun and gathering. Learn about this organization and how you can help.

Audience 
Students

Booker T. Washington

Resource Type: 
Briefing Paper
Grade Level: 
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D. Martin Reeser


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