Education
Publications
![[ai] A presentation slide titled 'Human Rights in the U.S.' Features a globe at the bottom with text that states: 'All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.' Lesson plan titled 'All about Me!' for grades K-2.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 8.28.17 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 8.28.17 AM.png")
![[ai] A cover page titled 'Human Rights in the U.S.' featuring the Earth surrounded by a circular text that emphasizes human rights. It includes sections for a lesson plan on musical chairs and a human rights essay, targeted for grades 3-5.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 8.32.37 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 8.32.37 AM.png")
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Classroom Resource
![[ai] A cover page titled 'Human Rights in the U.S.' featuring a globe surrounded by a circular text that emphasizes human dignity and rights. The lesson plan focuses on 'Human Rights, Responsibility, and You,' aimed at grades 6-8.](/Res/250/grades 6-8 human rights responsibility.png "grades 6-8 human rights responsibility.png")
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Classroom Resource
Lesson Plan: Human Rights, Responsibility, and You. Grades 6-8
![[ai] Cover page of a lesson plan titled 'Human Rights in the U.S.' featuring a globe and the text 'The People Behind the Statistics.' The design includes a circular border with the phrase 'All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.' Grade level indicated is 8-12.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 8.50.47 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 8.50.47 AM.png")
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Classroom Resource
![[ai] A graphic outlining the Minnesota Labor Trafficking Protocol for Law Enforcement, featuring sections on construction, landscaping, massage, hair braiding, and nail salons. The design includes icons and text in purple and green.](/Res/250/BCA Labor trafficking 2.png "BCA Labor trafficking 2.png")
![[ai] A lesson plan titled "The Rights of Migrants in the United States" with a purple background and an illustration of the Statue of Liberty. It includes the subtitle about learning human migration from butterflies, designed for grade K-2.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 8.29.47 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 8.29.47 AM.png")
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Classroom Resource
Lesson Plan: Learning about Human Migration from Butterflies. Grades K-2
![[ai] A presentation slide featuring a silhouette of the Statue of Liberty on the left and text on the right. The text reads, "The Rights of Migrants in the United States - Lesson Plan: Fleeing for Your Life" along with a note about the grade level (6-8) at the bottom.](/Res/250/grades 6-8 fleeing for your life 3.png "grades 6-8 fleeing for your life.png")
![[ai] A lesson plan cover titled "The Rights of Migrants in the United States" featuring the Statue of Liberty in a purple background. It includes the subtitle "Lesson Plan: Migrants in the Media" and specifies a grade level of 9-12.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2022-05-18 at 10.46.12 AM.png "Screen Shot 2022-05-18 at 10.46.12 AM.png")
![[ai] Cover of a training manual titled 'Discover Human Rights: A Human Rights Approach to Social Justice.' Features four circular icons representing community, connection, and growth, along with the publication date of May 2017.](/Res/250/discover human rights 2.png "discover human rights.png")
![[ai] A collage featuring diverse individuals and groups related to immigration, with the text 'Teaching Immigration with the Immigrant Stories Project' and 'LESSON PLANS' displayed at the top.](/Res/250/Teaching Immigration cover.png "Teaching Immigration cover.png")
Sunday, January 1, 2017
Classroom Resource
Teaching Immigration with the Immigrant Stories Project Lesson Plans
![[ai] A newsletter titled 'Rights Sites News' displaying a green apple graphic, featuring an article on 'Human Trafficking and Modern-day Slavery'. The layout includes sections such as 'In This Issue' and highlights related topics.](/Res/250/rights sites trafficking 3.png "rights sites trafficking.png")
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Classroom Resource
![[ai] A newsletter titled 'Rights Sites News' featuring an apple logo and sections on children's rights in the U.S., including featured resources, lessons, and rights explained, emphasizing a child's right to safety and education.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-05-07 at 11.18.07 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-05-07 at 11.18.07 AM.png")
Monday, December 1, 2014
Classroom Resource
Rights Sites News: The Rights of the Child in the United States
![[ai] A newsletter titled "Rights Sites News" that focuses on human rights education. The cover features the title, an illustration of a fruit, and sections on racial discrimination, including quotes and statistics. It promotes awareness of racial disparities in the U.S.](/Res/250/rights sites racial discrimination.png "rights sites racial discrimination.png")
![[ai] Title slide for a lesson plan on children's rights. The background is dark blue with a light blue circular logo that reads 'Children do have Rights' with an image of a hand. The text includes 'The Rights of the Child', 'Lesson Plan: Who Matters?', and 'Grade Level: K-3'.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 8.31.44 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 8.31.44 AM.png")
![[ai] Lesson plan cover titled 'The Rights of the Child' focusing on children's rights, targeted at grades 8-12. Features a blue background with a circular logo that reads 'Children do have Rights' with handprints.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 9.25.22 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 9.25.22 AM.png")
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Classroom Resource
Lesson Plan: Who is Responsible for Children’s Rights? Grades 8-12
![[ai] A newsletter titled 'Rights Sites News' with a focus on human rights education, featuring an article about the rights of Indigenous Peoples in the United States, along with a list of topics in the issue.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-05-07 at 12.27.33 PM.png "Screen Shot 2021-05-07 at 12.27.33 PM.png")
Sunday, September 1, 2013
Classroom Resource
Rights Sites News: The Rights of Indigenous Peoples in the U.S.
![[ai] A newsletter titled 'Rights Sites News' promoting human rights education, featuring an article on Social Emotional Learning, including Cornel West's quote and descriptions of SEL's importance in education.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-05-07 at 12.19.23 PM.png "Screen Shot 2021-05-07 at 12.19.23 PM.png")
![[ai] An educational graphic titled 'The Right to a Clean Environment' featuring a circular logo with trees and water. The right side displays lesson plan details for water, including grade level K-2.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 8.30.40 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 8.30.40 AM.png")
![[ai] A graphic titled 'The Right to a Clean Environment' with the subtitle 'Lesson Plan: You, Your Stuff, and the Environment.' It features a logo with trees and water, and notes a grade level of 8-12.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 8.45.59 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 8.45.59 AM.png")
![[ai] A lesson plan cover featuring a colorful dreamcatcher and text stating 'The Right of Indigenous Peoples in the United States' with the subtitle 'What does Sovereignty Look Like?' and includes the grade level 9-12.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 9.26.18 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 9.26.18 AM.png")
![[ai] An informational newsletter titled 'Rights Sites News' promoting human rights education, featuring a section on the rights of refugees, with a quote from Swada Tahirovic. The layout includes various topics and images related to human rights.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-05-07 at 12.29.54 PM.png "Screen Shot 2021-05-07 at 12.29.54 PM.png")
![[ai] A newsletter titled 'Rights Sites News' featuring a section on 'The Right to Health.' It includes images of diverse figures, the words 'Human' and 'Health,' and sections discussing human rights education issues and statistics.](/Res/250/rights sites health.png "rights sites health.png")
![[ai] A newsletter titled 'Rights Sites News,' Fall 2011 edition, promoting human rights education. The cover features the article 'Service-Learning: Taking Action for Human Rights' with a quote and outlines educational content in the issue.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-05-07 at 11.20.46 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-05-07 at 11.20.46 AM.png")
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Classroom Resource
Rights Sites News: Service-Learning: Taking Action for Human Rights
![[ai] A newsletter titled 'Rights Sites News', featuring a large header, an image of an apple, and sections about human rights education, including an article titled 'The Right to a Clean Environment,' with a quote from the Dalai Lama.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-05-07 at 12.34.25 PM.png "Screen Shot 2021-05-07 at 12.34.25 PM.png")
![[ai] A brochure outlining the right to education in the United States, detailing its availability, accessibility, acceptability, and adaptability, along with references to U.S. laws and international agreements supporting this right.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-05-07 at 12.16.03 PM.png "Screen Shot 2021-05-07 at 12.16.03 PM.png")
![[ai] A newsletter titled 'Rights Sites News' featuring an apple graphic, discussing 'Freedom of Religion or Belief'. It highlights human rights education in schools and includes quotes from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-05-07 at 12.38.36 PM.png "Screen Shot 2021-05-07 at 12.38.36 PM.png")
![[ai] A newsletter titled 'Rights Sites News' with a focus on bullying and human rights. It features an apple graphic and lists contents such as articles on bullying prevention and human rights education.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-05-07 at 11.14.15 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-05-07 at 11.14.15 AM.png")
![[ai] Newsletter titled 'Rights Sites News' focusing on human rights education, highlighting workers' rights with quotes and statistics on labor conditions. The design includes a graphic of an orange and text promoting human rights education.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-05-07 at 12.36.02 PM.png "Screen Shot 2021-05-07 at 12.36.02 PM.png")
![[ai] A newsletter titled 'Rights Sites News' from Spring 2010, featuring an article on the rights of persons with disabilities, including definitions and insights on human rights education.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-05-07 at 12.03.24 PM.png "Screen Shot 2021-05-07 at 12.03.24 PM.png")
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Classroom Resource
![[ai] A lesson plan titled "The Rights of Women in the United States" featuring the phrase "Women Do Have Rights" in blue font on a yellow background, along with the subtitle "Beyond Pink and Blue: The Impact of Gender Stereotypes" and intended for grade levels 3-7.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 8.34.38 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 8.34.38 AM.png")
Friday, January 1, 2010
Classroom Resource
Lesson Plan: Beyond Pink and Blue: The Impact of Gender Stereotypes. Grades 3-7
![[ai] A document titled "Challenge the Media" focusing on the sexualization of girls and young women in mainstream media. It includes sections on testimonials, websites, and actions to take, with an introduction addressing media exposure.](/Res/250/end sexualization of girls in media.png "end sexualization of girls in media.png")
![[ai] A graphic titled 'Voices of Iraqi Refugees' with a circular logo depicting a handshake, accompanied by lesson plan titles and grade levels: 'Making a Connection' for Grades K-4, 'Visualizing Iraq' for Grades 5-8, and 'Iraqi Voices' for Grades 9-12.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 11.01.43 AM 6.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 11.01.43 AM.png")
Friday, January 1, 2010
Classroom Resource
![[ai] A presentation slide titled 'The Rights of Women in the United States' featuring a yellow background. It includes a logo with the text 'Women Do Have Rights' and details about a lesson plan focused on gender stereotypes for grades 3-7.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 8.46.47 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 8.46.47 AM.png")
Friday, January 1, 2010
Classroom Resource
Lesson Plan: Beyond Pink and Blue: The Impact of Gender Stereotypes
![[ai] A promotional flyer titled 'End the Sexualization of Girls and Young Women in Mainstream Media.' It includes sections on introductions, testimonials, and calls to action with a red and black design.](/Res/250/end sexualization of girls in media 2.png "end sexualization of girls in media.png")
![[ai] A lesson plan cover titled "The Rights to Education" with a blue background. It features an illustration of a hand with a raised finger and blue gems, and text stating "EDUCATION IS A HUMAN RIGHT". The grade level is specified as 9-12.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 8.54.32 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 8.54.32 AM.png")
Friday, January 1, 2010
Classroom Resource
Lesson Plan: Barriers to Education within a U.S. High School
![[ai] A cover page of a lesson plan titled 'The Right to Food.' It features a green background with an illustration of a person holding a plant inside a circular logo that states 'Food is a Human Right.' The grade level indicated is 9-12.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 8.57.22 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 8.57.22 AM.png")
![[ai] A lesson plan cover titled 'The Right to Health' featuring a red background with a logo depicting a healthcare symbol and a hand. The text highlights equal access to healthcare in the United States, aimed at grades 8-12.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 9.05.18 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 9.05.18 AM.png")
Friday, January 1, 2010
Classroom Resource
Lesson Plan: Equal Access to Health Care in the United States
![[ai] A lesson plan cover titled "The Right to Housing" for grades 9-12. It features a yellow background with a circular graphic depicting hands and a house symbol. The text includes the lesson topic and subtitle about barriers to housing.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 9.12.13 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 9.12.13 AM.png")
![[ai] A flyer titled "Challenge the Media" addressing the sexualization of girls and young women in mainstream media. It contains sections on an introduction, testimonials, websites, activities, articles, and calls to action, with visual elements including a stop sign graphic.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 9.18.16 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 9.18.16 AM.png")
![[ai] A lesson plan cover titled 'The Rights of Persons with Disabilities in the United States' featuring a logo that reads 'Persons with Disabilities DO HAVE RIGHTS' and includes a subtitle 'Making the Grade: Understanding Accessibility at Your School' for grades 6-12.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 9.22.34 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 9.22.34 AM.png")
![[ai] Cover of a lesson plan titled "The Rights of Workers in United States" focused on understanding modern-day slavery. The design includes a circular emblem with gear motifs and scales, along with the text detailing grade level (9-12).](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 9.23.41 AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 9.23.41 AM.png")
![[ai] A digital cover titled 'Voices of Iraqi Refugees' featuring a logo with two hands shaking, representing connection. Below are lesson plans for grades K-12 with connections to refugee experiences.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 11.01.43 AM 5.png "Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 11.01.43 AM.png")
![[ai] A newsletter titled 'Rights Sites News' featuring a prominent apple logo. The focus is on girls' rights with articles about Women's Day and equality. The design includes sections on education and human rights resources.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-05-07 at 12.41.59 PM.png "Screen Shot 2021-05-07 at 12.41.59 PM.png")
![[ai] A newsletter titled "Rights Sites News" focusing on promoting human rights education in the classroom. The header includes an illustration of an apple with the text "Getting Started: Steps to Becoming a Human Rights Educator" and quotes Paulo Freire.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-05-07 at 12.39.47 PM.png "Screen Shot 2021-05-07 at 12.39.47 PM.png")
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Classroom Resource
Rights Sites News: Steps to Becoming a Human Rights Educator
![[ai] A newsletter titled 'Rights Sites News' featuring an illustration of a child and sections on human rights education. The header highlights 'The Arts Edition' with a quote by Barbra Streisand. Text discusses various art forms and their connection to human rights.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-05-07 at 12.40.26 PM.png "Screen Shot 2021-05-07 at 12.40.26 PM.png")
![[ai] A newsletter titled 'Rights Sites News' promoting human rights education. The issue features 'Human Rights Heroes Edition' and highlights the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with related content and resources.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-05-07 at 12.43.34 PM.png "Screen Shot 2021-05-07 at 12.43.34 PM.png")
![[ai] A newsletter titled "Rights Sites News" focused on human rights education, featuring an article on immigration. It contains information about the Advocates for Human Rights, their work with refugees, and educational resources.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-05-07 at 12.45.55 PM.png "Screen Shot 2021-05-07 at 12.45.55 PM.png")
![[ai] Newsletter titled 'Rights Sites News' promoting human rights education in the classroom. Includes a section on child soldiers, featuring human rights advocacy and educational resources.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-05-07 at 12.46.36 PM.png "Screen Shot 2021-05-07 at 12.46.36 PM.png")
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![[ai] A wooden gavel lies on a stack of legal documents, with a statue of Lady Justice in the background, symbolizing law and justice in a professional legal setting.](/Res/250/asylum training image 6.png "[ai] A wooden gavel lies on a stack of legal documents, with a statue of Lady Justice in the background, symbolizing law and justice in a professional legal setting.")
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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The Advocates Launches New Training Initiative: Trauma-Informed Lawyering
![[ai] Colorful game pieces in red, yellow, green, purple, and blue arranged in a circle, with text above stating "Moving from Exclusion to Belonging" and a note about a report serving as a model throughout the U.S.](/Res/250/Copy of Copy of Recurring events(6).png "[ai] Colorful game pieces in red, yellow, green, purple, and blue arranged in a circle, with text above stating \"Moving from Exclusion to Belonging\" and a note about a report serving as a model throughout the U.S.")
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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Advocates Archive: Moving from Exclusion to Belonging: Immigrant Rights in Minnesota Today (2014)
![[ai] Text on a purple background: 'UN Experts Visit Twin Cities for ELMER' next to the United Nations logo.](/Res/250/Event Website Thumbnail - ELMER2.png "[ai] Text on a purple background: 'UN Experts Visit Twin Cities for ELMER' next to the United Nations logo.")
![[ai] A woman speaking at a podium decorated with marigold flowers, with a sign reading 'Sankhu Palubari Community School.' In the background, a man listens attentively, while colorful drapery decorates the setting.](/Res/250/p10 A student speaks at the dedication 2.jpg "[ai] A woman speaking at a podium decorated with marigold flowers, with a sign reading 'Sankhu Palubari Community School.' In the background, a man listens attentively, while colorful drapery decorates the setting.")
Monday, April 24, 2023
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Advocates Archive: The Sankhu-Palubari Community School Established (1999)
![[ai] The Minnesota State Capitol building viewed from a park, featuring its dome and exterior architecture under a partly cloudy sky. The text 'NEWSWIRE February 2023' is overlaid at the bottom.](/Res/250/Copy of Recurring events.png "[ai] The Minnesota State Capitol building viewed from a park, featuring its dome and exterior architecture under a partly cloudy sky. The text 'NEWSWIRE February 2023' is overlaid at the bottom.")
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Newswire February 2023: Huge Legislative Updates, Spring House Parties, Trainings & More!
![[ai] A hand holding a sign that reads "HUMAN RIGHTS!" in bold letters, with another fist raised beside it. The background is purple, and a logo for "The Advocates for Human Rights" is located on the right side.](/Res/250/Untitled design 2.png "[ai] A hand holding a sign that reads \"HUMAN RIGHTS!\" in bold letters, with another fist raised beside it. The background is purple, and a logo for \"The Advocates for Human Rights\" is located on the right side.")
Friday, December 16, 2022
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Coalition Letter to Susan Rice on Establishment of Domestic Human Rights Institution
![[ai] Two women sitting at a table with a laptop and papers during a discussion in a well-lit room. Large windows provide a view of a city skyline in the background.](/Res/250/Capture 15.PNG "[ai] Two women sitting at a table with a laptop and papers during a discussion in a well-lit room. Large windows provide a view of a city skyline in the background.")
Thursday, December 8, 2022
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The U.S. Under Review: Advocating on Behalf of Women and Girls of Color in Minnesota
![[ai] A promotional image for "The Advocast", a podcast by The Advocates for Human Rights. The background shows makeshift tents, suggesting a humanitarian context.](/Res/250/Curator (1).png "[ai] A promotional image for \"The Advocast\", a podcast by The Advocates for Human Rights. The background shows makeshift tents, suggesting a humanitarian context.")
![[ai] The Indian national flag waving in the wind, displaying its three horizontal bands of saffron, white, and green, with the Ashoka Chakra in navy blue in the center.](/Res/250/pexels-photo-3476860.jpeg "[ai] The Indian national flag waving in the wind, displaying its three horizontal bands of saffron, white, and green, with the Ashoka Chakra in navy blue in the center.")
Friday, September 17, 2021
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Hindu Nationalists Follow International Playbook, Threaten Participants in U.S. Academic Conference
![[ai] A young woman with long, straight hair lightly touching her face while sitting outdoors, surrounded by greenery. Sunlight casts a soft glow on her features.](/Res/250/laura-vition.jpg "[ai] A young woman with long, straight hair lightly touching her face while sitting outdoors, surrounded by greenery. Sunlight casts a soft glow on her features.")
![[ai] An exhibit featuring the 4-H Humans Rights Project, showcasing various projects by youth. A sign with red text provides information about the projects, alongside decorative items and a green four-leaf clover logo.](/Res/250/4-H project.jpg "[ai] An exhibit featuring the 4-H Humans Rights Project, showcasing various projects by youth. A sign with red text provides information about the projects, alongside decorative items and a green four-leaf clover logo.")
![[ai] Text graphic stating 'I COME FROM ARIZONA' in bold letters, featuring decorative elements in red, blue, and beige.](/Res/250/i come from az 2.jpg "[ai] Text graphic stating 'I COME FROM ARIZONA' in bold letters, featuring decorative elements in red, blue, and beige.")
![[ai] A spherical sculpture made of intertwined metallic shapes against a clear blue sky. The design features cut-out figures creating a dynamic and open structure.](/Res/250/globe-sculpture-rgb.jpg "[ai] A spherical sculpture made of intertwined metallic shapes against a clear blue sky. The design features cut-out figures creating a dynamic and open structure.")
![[ai] Four children standing in a line against a white wall, with their hands together in a prayer position. They are wearing school uniforms, consisting of shirts and skirts or shorts in various colors.](/Res/250/nepal-school.jpg "[ai] Four children standing in a line against a white wall, with their hands together in a prayer position. They are wearing school uniforms, consisting of shirts and skirts or shorts in various colors.")
![[ai] A group of students posing in front of the U.S. Department of Education building, holding a large banner that reads, "Everyone needs Title IX, cause... the cost of school should NOT include sexual violence."](/Res/250/image002.jpeg "[ai] A group of students posing in front of the U.S. Department of Education building, holding a large banner that reads, \"Everyone needs Title IX, cause... the cost of school should NOT include sexual violence.\"")
![[ai] A collage of diverse individuals featured in an educational resource titled 'Teaching Immigration with the Immigrant Stories Project.' The layout includes images of various people and educational logos.](/Res/250/ihrc-lessons.jpeg "[ai] A collage of diverse individuals featured in an educational resource titled 'Teaching Immigration with the Immigrant Stories Project.' The layout includes images of various people and educational logos.")
