Resource Library
Find compelling classroom resources, learn new teaching methods, meet standards, and make a difference in the lives of your students.
We are grateful to The Hammer Family Foundation for supporting the development of our on-demand learning and teaching resources.
Introducing Our US History Curriculum Collection
Draw from this flexible curriculum collection as you plan any middle or high school US history course. Featuring units, C3-style inquiries, and case studies, the collection will help you explore themes of democracy and freedom with your students throughout the year.
The Danger of Silence Transcript
This is a transcript of Clint Smith's TEDtalk about finding the courage to speak up against ignorance and injustice.
The Danger of Silence Transcript (en español)
In Spanish, this is a transcript of Clint Smith's TEDtalk about finding the courage to speak up against ignorance and injustice.
The Man Box
In this personal narrative, a young person shares their experience of being vulnerable with their male friends.
The Man Box (en español)
In Spanish, in this personal narrative, a young person shares their experience of being vulnerable with their male friends.
Safia’s Story
In this personal narrative, a young person reflects on her experience participating in pageants and being a Black, Muslim, woman growing up in the Midwest.
Safia’s Story (en español)
In Spanish, in this personal narrative a young person reflects on her experience participating in pageants and being a Black, Muslim, woman growing up in the Midwest.
Understanding Adolescents
This short reading will deepen your understanding of adolescence and prepare you to engage your students in conversations about becoming and belonging in the world.
Independent vs. Dependent Learner
This excerpt from Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain by Zaretta Hammond outlines four practices-areas of culturally responsive teaching.
Introducing Agency (Adapted Version)
Introduce your students to the concept of agency, and help them learn how to apply the concept in their own lives.
"One of Us" by Joyce Sidman (en español)
This reading contains a poem by Joyce Sidman.
This resource is in Spanish.