Juneteenth, The Lesson We’re Still Trying to Learn
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by Alix Guerrier
1y ago
Juneteenth has gone through quite a transformation recently. Also known as Freedom Day or Black Independence Day, Juneteenth is the bittersweet commemoration of June 19, 1865, when word of Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation reached the deepest parts of the fallen Confederacy — nearly two years after slavery had officialy ended. A cause for celebration, for sure ..read more
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Pride We Can’t Hide
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by The DonorsChoose Team
1y ago
LGBTQ teachers belong in the classroom. LGBTQ students deserve a safe, supportive learning environment at school. Transgender students belong on school sports teams, should have access to healthcare, and deserve to have their pronouns and names respected. LGBTQ-affirming resources belong on the classroom shelves. Students with LGBTQ family members deserve to see their families represented ..read more
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Celebrating the LGBTQ Community in the Classroom
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by Aaliyah Abraham
1y ago
Pride is a time to celebrate the LGBTQ community while honoring the spirit of the Stonewall Riots and the advocates who continue to fight for equal justice for the queer community.   For many teachers, celebrating Pride in the classroom is a way to show their students that they are in a safe space. If you ..read more
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Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the Classroom
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by Aaliyah Abraham
2y ago
Throughout the country, moments like Black History Month (February), Women’s History Month (March), and this month’s Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month help teachers to celebrate their students’ identities. AAPI Heritage Month is a time to embrace and highlight the diversity, contributions, and individuals that make up the AAPI community. Here are a ..read more
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Teacher Appreciation Week 2022
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by The DonorsChoose Team
2y ago
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5 Ways Teachers Have Gone Above and Beyond This Year
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by Aaliyah Abraham
2y ago
Three months into 2022, classroom life has not slowed down for our teachers or students. Despite another challenging year, DonorsChoose educators are still caring for their kids and bringing excitement into their classrooms. Check out some of the ways that teachers are going above and beyond! Beyond the Books Many teachers love to take their ..read more
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How Listening Informs the Way We Talk about Racial Equity
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by The DonorsChoose Team
2y ago
At DonorsChoose, we believe in community. It’s our community of donors and partners that bring classroom dreams to life, our thriving community of more than half a million front-line educators (including more than 90,000 educators of color), our community of vendors shipping resources to classrooms across the country, and our staff community that energetically connects ..read more
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15 Books by Women Authors to Celebrate Women in History with Your Students
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by Ryn McLennan
2y ago
Celebrating women’s contributions to history is essential all year round. By giving students the chance to read books by and about incredible women, students of all genders can be inspired by these often-untold stories that have shaped our world.  Whether you’re looking to integrate women’s history into STEM lessons, diversify your classroom library, or find ..read more
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Celebrating Black History in the Classroom
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by Aaliyah Abraham
2y ago
Black History Month is a time to celebrate the Black experience: the culture and the people. Year-round, DonorsChoose teachers find new and exciting ways to show their students how Black history and culture shape our country today. As we reach the end of Black History Month, we’re showcasing some of the creative ways teachers are ..read more
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5 Fantastic Moments from our First Black History Month Campaign
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by Ryn McLennan
2y ago
Every Black History Month, we have the opportunity to honor our country’s past and celebrate the possibilities for a more just future. On February 9, 2022, we launched our first partner-backed Black History Month campaign to rally resources for Black teachers, Black students, and learning environments that illuminate Black experiences throughout history and today.  We ..read more
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