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A MInd of Her Own Events in the early life of Ida B. Wells helped shape her future as an activist for justice and equal rights. ida b. wells • ida wells-barnett • ida b. wells-barnett • holly springs • reconstruction
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The Whole Language vs Phonics Debate Continues... This debate has continued for years...what's it all about? Who believes what? Is one really better than the other? This article covers aspects of Whole Language and Phonics that will be of interest to anyone who struggles with the reading issue in our schools. whole-language • whole language • phonics • teaching • reading
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What Was the Underground Railroad? What exactly is the "Underground Railroad?" Well, it's not a subway or even a physical entity. It was a covert operation undertaken by Abolitionists in the fight against the "peculiar institution" of American slavery. This is the inaugural article on this topic. underground railroad • slavery • escape • routes • terms
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Of The Training Of Black Men A discussion of W.E.B Du Bois thought provoking essay from his most influential collection of literary work in: The Souls Of Black Folk. black men • w.e.b du bois • of the training of black men • nubian men • education
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The Ugly Duckling A brief biography of Hans Christian Andersen with links introducing his story Ugly Duckling biography • hans christian andersen • hca • fairytales • allegory in fairytales
Writing Skills for the Ages This is an article about teaching early readers, and essay writing using Internet and other resources. education • homeschooling • homeschooled • home education • early readers
Music in Our Schools Weekly articles and links pointing music educators to the best of the web. Subjects and topics are too numerous to list. This first site is a must see! If you are looking for facts to support Music Advocacy, this article is for you. music • schools • education • core curriculum • materials
The History of the English Language, Part Two This article discusses the historical events that impacted the English language between 1066ad-1453ad, including the Black Plague, the Crusades, Chaucer, and the Hundred Years War. middle english • black plague • black death • crusades • swear words
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