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January 15, 2019

Teaching the Government Shutdown

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Avoid polarized arguments about the federal government shutdown by emphasizing historical context, processes and the shutdown's effect on people across the United States.

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Class Immigration Rights & Activism

December 20, 2018

Spotlight on “Bridges Not Walls”

TT Educator Grants support social justice work at the classroom, school and district levels. Grants Manager Jey Ehrenhalt spoke with Emily Conner about her students’ pop-up exhibit of Latinx immigration history and policy in Portland, Oregon.

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Immigration

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 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

October 10, 2018

The World for Immigrant Children in Two Letters

Young child holding American flag being held by adult.

We’ll always support educators who stand up for their students. Teaching Tolerance Director Maureen Costello explains why.

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Immigration Bullying & Bias

September 17, 2018

Five Ways to Support Undocumented Students During Election Season

Student holding books speaking with adult in school hallway.

Voter registration drives can be fraught for undocumented students. Here’s how you can ensure that all your students are involved—and supported—this election season.

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Immigration Rights & Activism

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

July 30, 2018

Culturally Inclusive Cooking Club

Creating a cohesive community from disparate parent groups around a great unifier: food.

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Immigration

June 25, 2018

Diverse Perspectives

TT Educator Grants support social justice work at the classroom, school and district levels. Read about how one teacher used a TT grant to fund an oral storytelling project to promote positive identity and diverse cultural perspectives.

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Immigration

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