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K-16 History, Civics and Ethnic Studies teaching and learning. 🔎📚 A CA subject matter site.
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Teaching Critical Missions-in partnership with the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band, UCSC scholars, and K-12 teachers-see the imagined fable -When the Mission Bells Rang- to read w students
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The Critical Missions Project
Written by Professor Judy Scott and illustrated by Lydia Gibson, When the Mission Bells Rang is an imagined fable created to depict the kinds of interactions the Amah Mutsun people had with ...
https://historyandcivicsproject.sites.ucsc.edu/the-critical-missions-project/
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No better way to commemorate the intersection of AAPI Heritage Month & Military Appreciation Month than with the story of Japanese American baseball legend turned war hero Joe Takata, & the Aloha team & 100th Battalion he helped lead. That & more in my new column! 🗃️
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Past and present and the Voting Rights Act-good charts for students to read, discuss, investigate.
#TeachReconstruction
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How Did the Voting Rights Act Change Black Representation in 10 States? (Gift Article)
See more charts on how the passage of the landmark law in 1965 helped increase Black representation in the U.S. House, especially in the South, according to a Times analysis.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/04/30/us/politics/voting-rights-act-black-population-congress.html?unlocked_article_code=1.hVA.kbcB.h0x5y_Gj1aYy&smid=nytcore-ios-share
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Past and present and the Voting Rights Act-good charts for students to read, discuss, investigate.
#TeachReconstruction
#teachinghistory
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How Did the Voting Rights Act Change Black Representation in 10 States? (Gift Article)
See more charts on how the passage of the landmark law in 1965 helped increase Black representation in the U.S. House, especially in the South, according to a Times analysis.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/04/30/us/politics/voting-rights-act-black-population-congress.html?unlocked_article_code=1.hVA.kbcB.h0x5y_Gj1aYy&smid=nytcore-ios-share
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This episode is next in our queue -w Guest, Professor Kidada Williams :) and its lessons includes documents good for the classroom 📜
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S1/E18 Reconstruction with Kidada Williams
Podcast Episode · Shit I Have to Teach in Twenty Minutes · April 25 · 23m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shit-i-have-to-teach-in-twenty-minutes/id1821204180?i=1000763589532
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#TeachReconstruction
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Great way to finish out the year!
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Freedom Was In Sight! Teaching Materials
Welcome to the teaching resources page for Freedom Was In Sight! A Graphic History of Reconstruction in the Washington, D.C., Region. These resources were
https://uncpress.org/freedom-was-in-sight-teaching-materials/
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We SO appreciate, thank, and love all you teachers! Thanks for continuing to teach truthful complex inclusive histories while fostering students’ critical and independent thinking and sense of belonging! It’s a difficult job, especially now-thank you!!
#teacherappreciationeveryweek
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We’ve had the pleasure and honor to work with teachers on several projects this year. Including this one where teachers integrated
#medialiteracy
lessons into their curriculum! Check it out!
#edchat
#teachingwithprimarysources
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Media Literacy in Practice: Teacher-Created Lessons | Media Literacy Collaborative
https://sites.uci.edu/medialiteracycollaborative/media-literacy-in-practice-teacher-created-lessons/
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We SO appreciate, thank, and love all you teachers! Thanks for continuing to teach truthful complex inclusive histories while fostering students’ critical and independent thinking and sense of belonging! It’s a difficult job, especially now-thank you!!
#teacherappreciationeveryweek
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On checks and balances, the Voting Rights Act.
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Opinion | Who Will Stand Up to the Supreme Court Justices?
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/02/opinion/supreme-court-voting-rights-act.html?unlocked_article_code=1.fVA.blRG.Penqk0-04Yez&smid=nytcore-ios-share
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Voting rights are central to a multiracial democracy. This doc is part of the past we are trying to leave behind. (W a good contexualizing headnote :)
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historymatters.gmu.edu/d/5352/
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Reading the Fine Print: The Grandfather Clause in Louisiana
https://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/5352/
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Congressman John Lewis, 2013, “Why we still need the Voting Rights Act” - ready for your students to read
#democracymatters
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John Lewis, Why We Still Need a Voting Rights Act_from HCP @ UCSC
Reading to Understand and Discuss John Lewis’ editorial With your partner, read the document below out loud and answer the questions. First read the source information outloud and answer question #1....
https://docs.google.com/document/d/104f5I93HmYBRYWvzyTzTE2H7lMpjL9PQusBBObZ0giw/edit?usp=drivesdk
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Useful review
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Why Is There a Voting Rights Act? A Timeline
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/29/us/voting-rights-act-history.html?unlocked_article_code=1.e1A.cxqk.XVJTVHay81t9&smid=nytcore-ios-share
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California Media Literacy Coalition
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📰 Join us for a Media Literacy Community Event on Saturday, April 25th at 1:00 pm with Distinguished Lecturer, Janine Zacharia. Learn more and sign up for your (free, but limited) seats:
www.medialiteracycoalition.org/events
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It’s Tax Day and a good day to mention we ♥️ our shared public funds being invested in the
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and social sciences-research, teaching & learning, preservation, and more! Learning to question and contextualize, the power of voice and the collective - essential.
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AFSCME
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In a HUGE VICTORY for library and cultural workers, we have reached a favorable resolution in our ongoing lawsuit with
@amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
against the illegal dismantling of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, protecting the IMLS' funding, staffing & services!
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Civics, history, ethnic studies K-12 lessons from the Dolores Huerta Foundation for Community Organizing. Practical, powerful & “designed to inspire action and community engagement“ ✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻✊🏿✊🏾
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Dolores Huerta Lesson Plans - Dolores Huerta Foundation
https://doloreshuerta.org/about-us/lesson-plans/
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Governor Gavin Newsom
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Dolores Huerta is a transformative pioneer for the farm labor movement. She is a powerhouse for working people, civil rights, and justice. This Dolores Huerta Day, I urge all Californians to take inspiration from her example and work to make a positive impact in their community.
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Good clear explanation starting w Constitutional text and including primary & secondary evidence-help your students understand the 14th Amendment &
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www.nytimes.com/2026/03/30/o...
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Opinion | Trump Says Birthright Citizenship Was Only for the Children of Slaves. He’s Wrong.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/30/opinion/birthright-citizenship-supreme-court.html?unlocked_article_code=1.XVA.gdIY.VTQfyc6XzmS_&smid=nytcore-ios-share
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Freedom of the press as a first, essential principle. We hail investigative, ground breaking, courageous journalism and journalists to close this month of March- Inc the brave truth teller Ida B. Wells.
shorturl.at/sb1RI
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Making -beautiful- art when imprisoned under Executive Order 9066. Learn more about Hisako Hibi at
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from the Smithsonian
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Women’s rights-a deep collection of primary sources from the National Archives. Hard fought rights indeed, including suffrage.
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docsteach.org/topics/women/
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Laurie Halse Anderson
about 2 months ago
My pleasure!!! Thank you for creating such wonderful and important things to share! ✊🏻🇺🇸❤️
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“True patriotism springs from a belief in thedignity of the individual, freedom&equality not only 4 Americans but 4 all people on earth, universalbrotherhood & good will, & a constant striving toward theprinciples & ideals on which this country was founded.
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Quotations by Eleanor Roosevelt | Eleanor Roosevelt Papers Project | The George Washington University
Browse some of Eleanor Roosevelt's most popular quotes, in topics including democracy, women, human rights, politics, foreign policy, racism and religion.
https://erpapers.columbian.gwu.edu/quotations-eleanor-roosevelt
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Civics, history, ethnic studies K-12 lessons from the Dolores Huerta Foundation for Community Organizing. Practical, powerful & “designed to inspire action and community engagement“ ✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻✊🏿✊🏾
#sschat
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Dolores Huerta Lesson Plans - Dolores Huerta Foundation
https://doloreshuerta.org/about-us/lesson-plans/
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Hey there, have your students read the Constitution lately? Mini-lessons - say on Article 7 or the 19th Amendment or maybe the First Amendment? 📜#teachinghistory
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good storymaps for students⬇️ talking historiography, place, sources, visibility. from Women’s History Illuminated -National Historic Landmarks Program. Visit their website and find more 💯
storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/9871...
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Building Connections
Do you think it is possible to have a "whole" picture of U.S. history? Why or why not?
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/98715b6da1334f399b2c2e8a9828ecfb
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good storymaps for students⬇️ talking historiography, place, sources, visibility. from Women’s History Illuminated -National Historic Landmarks Program. Visit their website and find more 💯
storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/9871...
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Building Connections
Do you think it is possible to have a "whole" picture of U.S. history? Why or why not?
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/98715b6da1334f399b2c2e8a9828ecfb
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Are you attending the California Council for Social Studies conference? Please stop by our CA History-Social Science Project booth! Say hi and learn more abt CHSSP and the site in your region.
#CCSS2026
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This is cool. Changemaking women across time and space coupled with themed contemporary data.
#sschat
#pastandpresent
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interactive.unwomen.org/multimedia/t...
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Timeline: Women’s Footprint in History
Throughout history, women have made extraordinary contributions. Explore a selection of these women and learn what the reality is today for many women and girls.
https://interactive.unwomen.org/multimedia/timeline/womensfootprintinhistory/en/index.html
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This is cool. Changemaking women across time and space coupled with themed contemporary data.
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#pastandpresent
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interactive.unwomen.org/multimedia/t...
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Timeline: Women’s Footprint in History
Throughout history, women have made extraordinary contributions. Explore a selection of these women and learn what the reality is today for many women and girls.
https://interactive.unwomen.org/multimedia/timeline/womensfootprintinhistory/en/index.html
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Teacher leaders sharing such good lessons! Tomorrow, March 5-#media literacy in practice. Session 2. Free for You!!
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Teachers! ⬇️ Good short current clips, find more at this account on TikTok, insta, and YouTube and Google will take you to some also. The war and misinfo.
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youtu.be/01-2pNCZiNk
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Edwin Starr - War (Original Video - 1969)
YouTube video by Stream Crops
https://youtu.be/01-2pNCZiNk
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UNC Press
3 months ago
On the blog today
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explores how Black students fought for justice in a forgotten school sit-in in 1968 Cincinnati, Ohio. This is a timely read for Black History Month 👇
uncpressblog.com/2026/02/27/h...
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How Black Students Fought for Justice in a Forgotten High School Sit‑In - UNC Press Blog
For a timely read during Black History Month, we’re sharing a guest post by Aaron G. Fountain Jr., author of High School Students Unite! Teen Activism, Education Reform, and FBI Surveillance in Postwa...
https://uncpressblog.com/2026/02/27/how-black-students-fought-for-justice-in-a-forgotten-high-school-sit-in/
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Silent protest parade in New York [City] against the East St. Louis riots, 1917, organized by the NAACP.
#marchfordemocracy
#dissentisdemocratic
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www.loc.gov/pictures/res...
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Silent protest parade in New York [City] against the East St. Louis riots, 1917, organized by the NAACP.
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Teaching
#MediaLiteracy
or interested in doing so? Register and attend our virtual sessions Feb 26 (!) and March 5-hear from secondary educators abt lessons they’ve taught & learn about digital Library of Congress resources!
#sschat
historyandcivicsproject.sites.ucsc.edu/2026/02/05/m...
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Media Literacy in Practice: Teacher-Created Lessons Using the Library of Congress
Join us to hear from local teacher leaders who have written and integrated a media literacy lesson into their curriculum....Continue Reading Media Literacy in Practice: Teacher-Created Lessons Using t...
https://historyandcivicsproject.sites.ucsc.edu/2026/02/05/media-literacy-in-practice-teacher-created-lessons-using-the-library-of-congress/
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John Carter Brown Library
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TODAY! Join us virtually at 5:30 p.m. EST for a panel discussion featuring JCB Director Karin Wulf, Laurent Dubois (University of Virginia), Nicole Hemmer (Vanderbilt University), and Martha Jones (Johns Hopkins University). Register here:
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Do you teach with this document? History, intersectionality, ethnic studies, voice 💥
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blackpast.org/african-amer...
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(1977) The Combahee River Collective Statement
We are a collective of Black feminists who have been meeting together since 1974. [1] During that time we have been involved in the process of defining and clarifying our politics, while at the same t...
https://blackpast.org/african-american-history/combahee-river-collective-statement-1977/
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Like this essay :) by Dr Edda Fields-Black
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msmagazine.com/2022/02/15/h...
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'Harriet' and the Combahee River Raid
Harriet Tubman was a Civil War leader. She was the first woman in U.S. history to lead men into battle in the Combahee River Raid.
https://msmagazine.com/2022/02/15/harriet-tubman-civil-war-combahee-river-raid-collective-black-feminist-history/
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A treasure trove for ways to learn about (and teach) the visionary Harriet Tubman. (& so mich context!)
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msmagazine.com/tubman200/
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The Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Project
The Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Project explores the meaning of freedom through the example of one extraordinary life. #Tubman200
https://msmagazine.com/tubman200/
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A treasure trove for ways to learn about (and teach) the visionary Harriet Tubman. (& so mich context!)
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msmagazine.com/tubman200/
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The Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Project
The Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Project explores the meaning of freedom through the example of one extraordinary life. #Tubman200
https://msmagazine.com/tubman200/
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This lesson may be useful. Investigating representations, narrative, agency!🔎Make a copy, adapt :)
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tinyurl.com/yv8dkdct
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Interrogating_Reimagining_ Emancipation_Lesson Plan_2024 slides.pptx
source info, credits and more in subsequent slides. Who freed the enslaved?
https://tinyurl.com/yv8dkdct
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This lesson may be useful. Investigating representations, narrative, agency!🔎Make a copy, adapt :)
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tinyurl.com/yv8dkdct
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Interrogating_Reimagining_ Emancipation_Lesson Plan_2024 slides.pptx
source info, credits and more in subsequent slides. Who freed the enslaved?
https://tinyurl.com/yv8dkdct
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Tomorrow! Talking abt inquiry, sources, deportations- we will be sharing resources inc this good quick contextualizing read- from
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www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2019/01/cons...
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