Nettie Hunt explains the Supreme Court's ruling in the Brown v. Board of Education case to her daughter Nickie. (Getty Images)
Curriculum
Welcome to Recollection: A Civil Rights Legal Archive’s curriculum, which provides comprehensive educational resources from the Legal Defense Fund’s archives, including the Library of Congress’ LDF Collection and the Thurgood Marshall Institute’s Archives Department. Each lesson is meticulously paired with archival materials and practical teaching tools to ensure that educators have everything needed to bring these crucial topics to life in the classroom. The curriculum is designed for high school students, with several lesson plans adaptable for middle school. Aligned with common standards for middle school U.S. government and high school social studies, this curriculum promotes a historically accurate and culturally responsive education. By advancing narratives and policies that highlight the importance of a racially inclusive and factually accurate education, we aim to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of diverse perspectives as the foundation of a multiracial democracy. Dive in to explore how this curriculum can enhance teaching and engage students in meaningful learning.
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Brown v. Board and the 14th Amendment Curriculum
This curriculum focuses on the landmark Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education and the 14th Amendment to the Constitution. Designed primarily for high school students, with some lesson plans adaptable for middle school, this curriculum uses a rich array of historical documents and briefs from the Legal Defense Fund’s archives and the Library of Congress’ LDF Collection. Each lesson is carefully paired with archival materials and practical teaching tools, ensuring that educators have everything they need to bring these important topics to life in the classroom. The curriculum aligns with common standards for both middle school U.S. government and high school social studies. Dive in to explore how this curriculum can enhance teaching and engage students in meaningful learning.