Can a person be a hero and a villain? What’s the hidden story? How can we help our students embrace complexity and gain understanding? In this video, a teacher uses her own family history to explore police brutality, institutional racism, and the power of narrative.
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This talk pairs so well with the idea of the danger of a single story. I love the idea that history is a verb, not a noun, because we must teach our students to DO history. Alisa’s message to students…
Anne Koschmider, I love the idea of pairing this with The Danger of a Single Story. Remembering whose story is not being included is such an important skill for students as the learn to see the big picture…
Oh, Donnetta Elsasser, that's a fantastic idea! I hadn't even thought about bringing in the visuals, but it's the perfect way to expand the conversation. Thanks for sharing that connection…