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118 ARTICLES

March 15, 2019

Finding Resolve After the New Zealand Mosque Shootings

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The mosque shootings in New Zealand may be far away, but this is an opportunity to help students understand and actively participate in a better tomorrow.

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Religion

November 14, 2018

Speak Up Against Hateful Rhetoric

Use TT’s Speak Up at School as a guide to address prejudice and bias in public discourse.

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Religion Ability Immigration Gender & Sexual Identity

October 27, 2018

Pittsburgh Shooting Reminds Us Why We Must Talk About Hate

synagogue dome roof with star of david on top

A shooting at a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, synagogue has left 11 people dead. Although we’ve witnessed hate-fueled moments many times before, that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t talk about them when they occur. If we don’t, it means we’ve normalized them.

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Religion

October 17, 2018

Diwali in the Classroom: A Parent’s Perspective

Lanterns lit at night in celebration of Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights.

Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, is celebrated by more than a billion people all over the world. Here are a few ways you can teach your students about Diwali—and promote multicultural understanding.

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Religion Immigration

September 12, 2018

Hate at School: August 2018

Student with long hair and purple book bag on.

In the first month that students returned to school in much of the United States, we found that hate picked up where it left off last year.

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Religion Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias

August 27, 2018

On Truth and Neutrality

Encouraging fellow educators to commit to tackling the tough topics.

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Religion Ability Class Immigration Gender & Sexual Identity

August 8, 2018

Learning for Justice 101: A Guide to Our Resources

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Perhaps you get our magazine and you’ve used our films. But Learning for Justice offers so much more! As a new school year starts, we review some of our favorite—and most popular—resources.

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Slavery Religion Ability Class Immigration Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias Rights & Activism

June 20, 2018