All-Community Read Guide: Being Heumann and Rolling Warrior
This planning guide will support your school community as you read the memoir of Judy Heumann, one of the most influential disability rights activists in US history.
Being Heumann
In this unrepentant memoir of one of the most influential disability rights activists, Judith Heumann, tells her story of fighting for the right to receive an education, have a job, and just be human.
Rolling Warrior: The Incredible, Sometimes Awkward, True Story of a Rebel Girl on Wheels Who Helped Spark a Revolution
In this young readers’ edition of her acclaimed memoir, Being Heumann, Judy Heumann shares her journey of battling for equal access in an unequal world.
Identity and Belonging (UK)
Author Sarfraz Manzoor writes about the experiences that shaped his understanding of what it means to be British and what it means to belong.
Enrique's Journey
A Honduran boy goes on an unforgettable quest looking for his mother, eleven years after she is forced to leave her starving family to find work in the United States.
Wonder
August was born with a facial deformity and has been homeschooled―until now. Entering fifth grade, he must navigate being the “new kid” in a mainstream school.
Evidence for ESSA Endorses Facing History
Facing History is now included in “Evidence for ESSA,” a resource that identifies and ranks programs that exemplify the educational standards outlined in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) based on evidence of their efficacy.
Straight A’s for Facilitating Crucial Conversations
This protocol from Diane Goodman provides a framework for navigating crucial conversations.
The Danger of a Single Story
In her TED Talk, writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie describes the effects that labels can have on how we think about ourselves and others.
Student Activities: Disability Rights and the Legacy of Judy Heumann’s Activism
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Learn about Judy Heumann’s life and legacy and explore ways to continue to advance disability rights.
Strategies for Addressing Racist and Dehumanizing Language in Literature
Prepare to teach a challenging text with intention and care using the following recommendations.