Understand the history of people living and settling in the South African region and explore how racial and ethnic identities created tension in the years leading to apartheid.
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Early Apartheid: 1948-1970
Learn about the early development of apartheid as the white South African government formed a legal system of racial hierarchy and non-white South Africans resisted these laws.
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Growing Resistance Meets Growing Repression
Investigate the resurgent wave of international and domestic anti-apartheid activism that led to increased violence before both sides compromised over a legal conclusion to apartheid.
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Transition to Democracy
Examine the continuing struggle for South Africa as it creates a representative democracy, attempts to heal from the legacy of apartheid, and searches for a new, inclusive identity.
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#DefundThePolice?
As the George Floyd protests continue in cities around the country, debate continues to mount about the future of policing. A wide network of activist groups have been calling for the nation’s police departments to be defunded, insisting that attempts at incremental reform have failed and alternative approaches to public safety must be implemented.
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#youthaction: Becoming Political in the Digital Age
Political theorists, going as far back as John Stuart Mill and John Dewey, have long argued that exposure to diverse perspectives is vital both to a robust civil society and to the development of individuals within those societies.
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(Re)Building Classroom Community Post-Election
Resources from Facing History and StoryCorps designed to help students gain critical thinking skills, empathy and tolerance, and a sense of civic responsibility.
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10 Calls to Action to Cultivate Education for Democracy
Consider these 10 calls to action to shape your own approach on teaching democracy in your classroom.
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10 Resources for Women's History Month
Women’s History Month each year is a fabulous time for teachers to recommit to integrating the experiences of women and girls into instruction on history and contemporary society all year. Check out the following 10 classroom resources that offer a historical look at women making history in various contexts and/or a bridge that helps you and your students explore connections between women’s history and women’s experiences today.
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3 Angles to the Confederate Monument Controversy
We explore three different angles to the controversy surrounding the removal of Confederate era monuments in New Orleans.
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3 Angles to the US Voter Fraud Controversy
Consider three different angles about voter fraud in the US to discuss with your students.
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5 New Books on Women's History
Women’s History Month is here again and there are abundant opportunities for educators to engage it in the classroom. But there is also an opportunity to deepen our own understanding of women’s history and contemporary experiences. Check out these 5 new books that can enrich educators’ understanding of and engagement with the power of women’s history.
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