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Using their Words showcases social justice education projects in elementary school classrooms. All the units housed on this site:

were designed and implemented by elementary school teachers and student teachers
focus on social justice issues such as racism, gentrification, fairness, child labor etc.
help students ask difficult questions about the world
are designed to engage children in social action to change the conditions of their worlds
have been integrated with standards or mandated curricular programs

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