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The Fight to Preserve—and Teach—African-American History

Edsurge

It is an emotional time because it is the culmination, at least for me, of many years of trying to bring attention to this through the realm of scholarship, [and] encouraging scholars to start having conversations,” said Cassandra Newby-Alexander, a history professor and dean of the college of liberal arts at Norfolk State University in Virginia.

History 137
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How Teacher Language Can Build a More Democratic Classroom

Cult of Pedagogy

Teacher Kathy Champeau drew the students’ attention to their enjoyment of the discussion then asked: “If Claire hadn’t invited Shauna into the conversation, what would have happened?” An excellent discussion ensued.

Language 111
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With an Unusual Model and ‘Forbidden Courses,’ a New University Is Taking Shape in Texas

Edsurge

Along with all that attention, though, came plenty of criticism. And then in the actual selection process, we had them write a series of essays and we had them talk about not only their interests in the program, but the experiences in their lives that prompted them to want to engage in this kind of program.

Culture 168