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This Teaching Tolerance story exposes the facts behind the pseudoscience known as conversion therapy—a practice that aims to change homosexuals “back” into heterosexuals. Organizations promoting the practice have sent

Title IX, passed by Congress in 1972, essentially banned sex discrimination in educational settings. In 1975, the then-Department of Health, Education and Welfare wrote the regulations that would implement the law. The

The year 1963 marks the 50 th anniversary of many milestones in the civil rights movement. In the current issue of Teaching Tolerance, “ Once Upon a Time in America” traces some of the movements’ toughest trials. The

Conducting an interview is an important part of many kinds of projects. Along with research, an interview can be a valuable source of information. It also provides you with a rewarding chance to interact with a person

Most of us hold stereotypes about our country’s different regions—and even individual states. These biases, writer Carrie Kilman points out, originate in, or are shaped in part by, the media. And we are being exposed to

TT answers your toughest questions. This time, we discuss teaching controversial topics and having courageous conversations.

In the aftermath of tragedy, TT director Maureen Costello wants to nurture students who welcome newcomers.

Beth Hammett found out the hard way that most good things in education hang on giving people second chances.

Counselor Torrye Reeves believes there are three keys to keeping parents involved with their kids at school: communication, communication, communication.

The winner of the 2012 presidential election will face huge challenges when it comes to education. So we asked our readers to tell this year’s candidates why students matter, what they need and how to improve schools.