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Expanding Access to Civil and Human Rights History

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Teaching Civil and Human Rights

Our pedagogical approach centers around primary source materials, develops critical thinking, and encourages empathy using curricular resources to walk teachers and students through civil and human rights history.

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The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is an invaluable resource for history educators. It serves as a wonderful support to the curriculum by providing information, discussions, lesson plans, collaboration, and unique activities for social studies teachers in the classroom.
Eighth Grade Teacher in Canton, GA
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights challenges me to empower my students with the truth of history through inquiry and introspection.
Middle School Teacher in Sandy Springs, GA
Incorporating NCCHR lesson plans has been transformative! Their depth and clarity have ignited passionate discussions and a visible connection among my students. They especially liked seeing Dr. King’s letters that showed how he built a movement.
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