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A Teacher’s Guide to Teaching Thanksgiving Responsibly

Rose Cherussery — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

How can educators, school leaders, families, and others address the Thanksgiving holiday while remaining culturally sensitive and true to history? How do we shift the conversation away from pilgrims and turkeys and towards honoring Indigenous peoples + a practice of gratitude? I tackle these questions and more in "A Teacher's Guide to Teaching Thanksgiving Responsibly" to help us unpack the hard history behind one of America's favorite holidays.

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A Teacher’s Guide to Teaching the Holocaust: Part Two {Teaching Resources}

Rose Cherussery — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000

In a sea of teaching materials, it can be overwhelming, not to mention time-consuming, to sift through them all. Over the years, I've gathered a number of noteworthy, reliable resources on the Holocaust that have withstood the test of time. Here's my list.

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A Teacher’s Guide to Teaching the Holocaust: Part One {Teaching Tips}

Rose Cherussery — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Planning on teaching the Holocaust but don't know where or how to start? Teaching the Holocaust can be overwhelming, but with the right tools + practices you'll find just how impactful teaching and learning about our painful past can be. After years of teaching the Holocaust as a middle school English Language Arts teacher, I've developed what I think is a well-balanced approach to tackling this difficult topic. So look no further, I've put together some of my best teaching tips + resources in this teacher's guide to teaching the Holocaust.

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