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An Update to Our HS US History Booklist

The TLDR version is: We are so sorry to share that we have removed our recommendation of An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz from our book list for the high school edition of our U.S. History curriculum. The curriculum has been updated to reflect this change, both in the recommended reading sections and in related activity pages, and is available to re-download if you have already purchased it. 

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The Occupation of Alcatraz Lesson Plan

Learn more about the 1969 occupation of Alcatraz by the Indians of All Tribes (IAT) and ways to teach this movement to students of all ages with art- and creativity-based lesson plans.

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Power of the People FAQ

Answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about our new art-based American history curriculum!

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