Resources for Educators -
Peace, Justice, Diversity Education, and Current Events
General
A Force More Powerful - Can a computer game help people learn how to defeat dictators, military occupiers, and corrupt rulers through nonviolent means? A Force More Powerful is the first and only interactive teaching tool in the field of nonviolent conflict.
And God Loves Each One: A Resource for Dialogue about Sexual Orientation - And God Loves Each One is more than just a book; it’s a catalyst for a new dialogue about sexual orientation in churches and communities.
The Education Revolution - A non-profit organization founded in 1989 by education expert Jerry Mintz to advance learner-centered approaches to education.
Engaging Schools - Engaging Schools collaborates with educators to create school communities where each and every student develops the skills and mindsets needed to succeed and make positive contributions in school, work, and life.
GLSEN (Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network) - "Teaching respect for all in our schools."
Karma Tycoon - “Karma Tycoon,” is a video game which prods players into supporting charity. The greater the impact of their philanthropy, the more the player’s “karma” rises.
Kids Like Me- Kids Like Me is a leading multicultural and educational children's store, providing high quality resources to schools, nurseries, childcare professionals, local authorities and parents, among others.
Link TV - Link TV is the first national network offering a global perspective on news, current events and culture. They present viewpoints seldom covered in the U.S. media. Link TV's website also features interactive features.
NAME (National Association for Multicultural Education) - Advocates for educational equity and social justice.
NCEA (National Coalition of Education Activists) - a multiracial network and membership organization of parents, school staff, union and community activists, and children's advocates working for equitable and excellent public schools.
The New Press - The New Press operates in the public interest rather than for private gain, and is committed to providing educators and students with books and resources that reflect a diversity of interests, backgrounds, and cultures.
The New York Times Learning Network - News summaries, lesson plans, teacher resources, and in-depth information on current issues.
PathsofLearning.net - Effective strategies for teachers and parents seeking meaning in education.
Peace Company - The Peace Company's Children's Peace Corner offers books and videos to help you raise a peaceful child in a violent world.
Reflective Educational Perspectives - Information and products based on the Learning Style Model of Education which helps adults and children discover their unique learning needs.
Rethinking Schools Online - Includes many valuable links including articles on America's "war on terror," the Middle East situation, etc.
Southern Poverty Law Center - Includes many valuable resources; this link goes directly to their tips for responding to everday bigotry.
Teaching for Change/Network of Educators on the Americas - One of the best sites on teaching about Sept. 11 and the "war against terror." Features excellent articles, links to other important sites, resource suggestions, etc. They also have a wonderful catalog of books, videos, and teaching material on social justice and diversity.
Teaching Tolerance - A web project of the Southern Poverty Law Center, Tolerance.org, encourages people from all walks of life to "fight hate and promote tolerance."
And God Loves Each One: A Resource for Dialogue about Sexual Orientation - And God Loves Each One is more than just a book; it’s a catalyst for a new dialogue about sexual orientation in churches and communities.
The Education Revolution - A non-profit organization founded in 1989 by education expert Jerry Mintz to advance learner-centered approaches to education.
Engaging Schools - Engaging Schools collaborates with educators to create school communities where each and every student develops the skills and mindsets needed to succeed and make positive contributions in school, work, and life.
GLSEN (Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network) - "Teaching respect for all in our schools."
Karma Tycoon - “Karma Tycoon,” is a video game which prods players into supporting charity. The greater the impact of their philanthropy, the more the player’s “karma” rises.
Kids Like Me- Kids Like Me is a leading multicultural and educational children's store, providing high quality resources to schools, nurseries, childcare professionals, local authorities and parents, among others.
Link TV - Link TV is the first national network offering a global perspective on news, current events and culture. They present viewpoints seldom covered in the U.S. media. Link TV's website also features interactive features.
NAME (National Association for Multicultural Education) - Advocates for educational equity and social justice.
NCEA (National Coalition of Education Activists) - a multiracial network and membership organization of parents, school staff, union and community activists, and children's advocates working for equitable and excellent public schools.
The New Press - The New Press operates in the public interest rather than for private gain, and is committed to providing educators and students with books and resources that reflect a diversity of interests, backgrounds, and cultures.
The New York Times Learning Network - News summaries, lesson plans, teacher resources, and in-depth information on current issues.
PathsofLearning.net - Effective strategies for teachers and parents seeking meaning in education.
Peace Company - The Peace Company's Children's Peace Corner offers books and videos to help you raise a peaceful child in a violent world.
Reflective Educational Perspectives - Information and products based on the Learning Style Model of Education which helps adults and children discover their unique learning needs.
Rethinking Schools Online - Includes many valuable links including articles on America's "war on terror," the Middle East situation, etc.
Southern Poverty Law Center - Includes many valuable resources; this link goes directly to their tips for responding to everday bigotry.
Teaching for Change/Network of Educators on the Americas - One of the best sites on teaching about Sept. 11 and the "war against terror." Features excellent articles, links to other important sites, resource suggestions, etc. They also have a wonderful catalog of books, videos, and teaching material on social justice and diversity.
Teaching Tolerance - A web project of the Southern Poverty Law Center, Tolerance.org, encourages people from all walks of life to "fight hate and promote tolerance."
Current Events
Historyteacher.net - Global Studies Links which include extensive lists of historical documents, articles, links, etc.
Arab-Israeli conflict
India - Pakistan conflict
War in Afghanistan
If Americans Knew - What every American needs to know about Israel/Palestine.
The Martin Luther King You Don't See on TV - Every year on April 4, as Americans commemorate MLK's death, we get perfunctory news reports that fail to account for the last several years of his life -- and for good reason.
Rethinking Schools - War, Terrorism, and Our Classrooms - A Special Report
Rethinking Schools - Web sites on Palestine and Israel
Rethinking Schools - Teaching About the War [in Iraq, '03]
Schools for Chiapas - Up-to-date information about the political situation in Chiapas and ways you can get involved. Schools for Chiapas supports the efforts of the Maya communities of Chiapas, Mexico to create democratic schools for their children.
US Patriot Act - Ever wonder what it says? Here's the exact text.
Arab-Israeli conflict
India - Pakistan conflict
War in Afghanistan
If Americans Knew - What every American needs to know about Israel/Palestine.
The Martin Luther King You Don't See on TV - Every year on April 4, as Americans commemorate MLK's death, we get perfunctory news reports that fail to account for the last several years of his life -- and for good reason.
Rethinking Schools - War, Terrorism, and Our Classrooms - A Special Report
Rethinking Schools - Web sites on Palestine and Israel
Rethinking Schools - Teaching About the War [in Iraq, '03]
Schools for Chiapas - Up-to-date information about the political situation in Chiapas and ways you can get involved. Schools for Chiapas supports the efforts of the Maya communities of Chiapas, Mexico to create democratic schools for their children.
US Patriot Act - Ever wonder what it says? Here's the exact text.
Math
Hooda Math - Math games for grades 6-8.
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