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Kneeling during the national anthem has reentered the spotlight, and you can bet your students are talking about it. These articles can help you guide the discussion.

Discussing #TakeAKnee in Class

With the spotlight once again on the act of kneeling during the national anthem, students will bring this conversation to the classroom. Here’s how to guide that discussion.
Teaching Tolerance Staff
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Athletes, Protest and Patriotism

NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s refusal to stand for “The Star-Spangled Banner” has provoked a national conversation about athletes, protest and patriotism. Teaching for Change situates this protest in an important historical context.
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‘Part-Time Indian’ and Colin Kaepernick

This TT Award winner will extend his usual coverage of the Sherman Alexie classic to address how dominant cultural narratives reinforce who is considered American—and who isn’t.

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