Rethinking Columbus has changed the way schools teach about the "discovery" of America. This new edition has over 80 essays, poems, short stories, interviews, historical vignettes, and lesson plans that re-evaluate the legacy of Columbus -- right up to the present day. Packed with useful teaching ideas for kindergarten through college.

A rich chorus of multicultural voices comes together in Rethinking Columbus to replace the murky legends of Columbus with a deeper understanding of history from 1492 to the present.

Five years in the making, A People's Curriculum for the Earth is a collection of articles, role plays, simulations, stores, poems, and graphics to help breathe life into teaching about the environmental crisis. The book features some of the best articles from Rethinking Schools magazine alongside classroom friendly readings on climate change, energy, water, food, and pollution--as well as on people who are working to make things better. At a time when it's becoming increasingly obvious that life on Earth is at risk, here is a resource that helps students see what's wrong and imagine solutions.

Founded in 1975, ""Radical Teacher"" serves the community of educators who are working for democratic process, peace, and justice. The magazine examines the root causes of inequality and promotes progressive social changes; it is a 'socialist, feminist and anti-racist journal on the theory and practice of teaching.' The first anthology in the publication's history, ""Controversies in the Classroom"" highlights the most exciting writing from recent years.As a collection, ""Controversies in the Classroom"" maintains a strong focus on the personal experience of teachers and the practical realities of teaching, revealing how our nation's educators grapple with imperative issues of race, class, gender in their daily lives. Contributions range from confessional to inspirational and touch all points in between.Indispensable for educators, ""Controversies in the Classroom"" is also a riveting read for progressive thinkers and anyone else interested in how social justice theories translate to the real world.