Articles

Freelance writer Ken Olsen gives tips for teaching Lewis and Clark from a Native American perspective.

Papalotzin and the Monarchs in Spanish.

Britta Ostermeyer says meeting the emotional and social needs of displaced students will be a long-term effort for schools and communities.

A list of tips for teachers about cultural competence in the classroom.

Culturally responsive curriculum is a critical element in reversing poor academic performance in students of color.

Michael Josephson, founder of the Character Counts Coalition, offers steps to reduce or eliminate negative cheers.

Learn how to combat censorship and book banning in your school or community with these actions from the American Library Association, National Council of Teachers of English and People for the American Way.

Sometimes, even the best intentions can discourage youth activists. Here's a list of ways you can help, not hinder, young people.

Unsure how to give your students the best experience possible? Here are some ways to help.

A web exclusive for "Dancing with Languages," from the September 2008 issue of Teaching Tolerance magazine.