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"This lesson examines some of the obstacles to equal education that African Americans faced in the 20th century, the segregation that triggered the Civil Rightsmovement, and the different strategies people used to effect change. Students begin by reviewing the basic tenets of the U.S. Constitution that guarantee equal rights for all people, specifically, the Fourteenth Amendment, which was used toargue the case for school desegregation in the courts. Next, students work in small groups to study the impact of segregated schools and how individuals and communitiesresponded. Each small group focuses on a specific response or strategy. Finally, students come together to present what they learned, the advantages and disadvantages of thestrategy they examined, and what they might do in that situation and in a similar situation today."

We may think of our tweets as real-time snippets of information. But collectively, tweets tell stories - about media scandals, natural disasters, political speeches and more. Over time, these stories become part of an important historical record - one that's made up of a multitude of voices, opinions and ideas. If journalism is the "rough draft of history," Twitter is the "raw draft of history" - imperfect and less polished, but important nonetheless.