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Increases in classroom disruptions, declines in teacher safety are key issues.

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Adult bullying exists in K-12 education, and it’s harming the school climate and the educator profession.

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Like books, music and song create community, reflect culture and history, and tell powerful stories. Use these resources to strike the right note in your Read Across America activities.

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— Becky Pringle, NEA President

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“We focused on traditional values of local tribes like the Ojibwe, Anishinaabe, and Dakota, such as honesty, respect, and courage. These values were tied to icons—like a turtle or eagle—and [exhibited] on posters in English and the Native languages. This approach celebrated the culture without crossing boundaries….Engage with Native students and their families or consult nearby tribes to determine what is appropriate to share in the classroom….We’re a part of the modern world. We want to be part of the curriculum, but we want that to be done in a respectful way—not just historically.”
— Tucker Quetone, retired English teacher and Native American liaison for Rochester Public Schools, Minnesota

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“There is at times no social exception if you’re not White, Christian, and straight….I have four grandchildren, and they’re very different. We each do things together that they’re interested in. [Max] and I watch [Ru Paul’s Drag Race] and discuss the various candidates—who we think should win the show….If you loved your grandchild before they [came out] to you, just continue to love them. They’re the same person.”
— Mary Jane Chiles, retired educator

Black History Month Lessons & Resources

To help you integrate Black History Month into your classroom, we’ve curated a selection of lesson plans that cover a variety subjects and can be adapted to fit multiple grade levels.

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To help you integrate Black History Month into your classroom, we’ve curated a selection of lesson plans that cover a variety subjects and can be adapted to fit multiple grade levels.

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