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Archive: February 2014 (13 Posts)

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The Civil Rights Act of 1964 – Titles II and III: The Right to Go Where You Want

Posted by: Danna Bell

We’re publishing a series of blog posts that look at different facets of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and bring forward primary source items that help students engage with different issues addressed by the Act. Today we focus on Titles II - Injunctive Relief Against Discrimination in Places of Public Accommodation and III – Desegregation of Public Facilities.

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Teach Science or Civil Rights? Look what the Library of Congress has for you!

Posted by: Danna Bell

The Library of Congress is now accepting applications for all of its summer programs, including a week-long session for K-12 educators on science and one on civil rights. Held at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC, these professional development programs provide educators with tools and resources to effectively integrate primary sources into K-12 classroom teaching, emphasizing student engagement, critical thinking, and construction of knowledge.