http://kentuckyclassroom.org/michyh Just another Kentuckyclassroom.org weblog Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:26:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://americanswhotellthetruth.org/pgs/portraits/GrannyD_Haddock.phpDoris "Granny D" Haddock died peacefully today in her Dublin, New Hampshire family home at 7:18 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2010. She was 100 years old. Born in 1910 in Laconia, New Hampshire, she attended Emerson College and lived through two world wars and the Great Depression. She was an activist for her ... http://kentuckyclassroom.org/michyh/2010/03/10/truth-teller-granny-haddock/  I find that students are captivated by Rachel Corrie's story and the case that follows.Truth teller Amy Goodman writes about it here.Encourage discussion about Rachel's actions and courage. It's rare these days. Her book "Let Me Stand Alone" documents poems and writings from her earliest years and students will likely resonate with much ... http://kentuckyclassroom.org/michyh/2010/03/10/rachel-corries-day-in-court-at-last-by-amy-goodman/ This attachment shares photos of women worthy of our student's attention. They are making a difference in many ways.Share with students as a reminder of the important contributions of women.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/03/08/international-womens-day_n_489338.html?slidenumber=NiS8LHOaTIM%3D&&slideshow A great quote:" Teach a woman to fish and EVERYONE EATS! "  Ask students to consider what this really means.In particular, ... http://kentuckyclassroom.org/michyh/2010/03/08/international-womens-day/ As planting season is upon us soon, the issue of farming, work in the migrant community and social justice issues related to that life continue to haunt us as a country. Many students will study the great novel, Of Mice and Men as part of their literary education. There are ... http://kentuckyclassroom.org/michyh/2010/03/04/of-mice-and-men/  This issue Yes Magazine is titled "America: The Remix. Can Our Diversity Be Our Strength?" It examines various ways in which roles/relationships have evolved under the umbrella issue of racism. Featured truth tellers Grace Lee Boggs and Robert Jensen talk about how they see the election of Barack Obama having an impact on our future despite ... http://kentuckyclassroom.org/michyh/2010/03/04/yes-magazine-always-an-incredible-source-for-teachers/ http://kentuckyclassroom.org/michyh/2010/03/03/truth-teller-dennis-kucinich-and-the-use-of-funds-in-our-government/ Ann Wright felt it more important to speak to the truth! Have students read the article and ask them what they'd be willing to take a risk for - what 's worth moving forward on despite personal risk?http://www.vancouversun.com/news/activist%20allowed%20into%20Canada%20despite%20warning/2629329/story.html http://kentuckyclassroom.org/michyh/2010/03/03/ann-wrighttruth-teller-in-canada/ Wrong Place, Wrong TimeWhen young Black men are the victims of violent injuries in their urban neighborhoods, what happens next? This question haunted Dr. John Rich, who was educated at Dartmouth, Duke, and Harvard, was a primary care doctor at Boston Medical Center, and was the founder of the city's Young ... http://kentuckyclassroom.org/michyh/2010/03/01/compelling-piece-from-marian-wright-edelman/ Americans Who Tell the Truth portraits feature many women who are both well known to us and also, not as familiar. The stories are all significant and important. At a local community college, a group is featuring truth teller's portraits in poster form and having students create a "Living Timeline" ... http://kentuckyclassroom.org/michyh/2010/02/28/women-in-history/ Lucille Clifton, a treasure of American poetry reads her poem "Wednesday" about citizenship in our country as it exists today. She is quoted here about how she sees her poetry as connected to our history:"One thing poetry teaches us, if anything, is that everything is connected," Clifton said. "There is ... http://kentuckyclassroom.org/michyh/2010/02/28/two-poems-worth-considering-in-the-classroom/