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September 22, 2016

Counselors, Not Cops

Yesterday, the Dignity in Schools Campaign released a policy platform that calls for the end of police presence in schools.

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Bullying & Bias

September 20, 2016

Living With the Bear

Constant exposure to violence via social media is certainly harming our students, and we can learn to recognize the signs to give them the support they need.

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Bullying & Bias

September 19, 2016

Want to Teach Civility? Start With Intellectual Safety.

As the current election cycle reaches its climax, establishing “intellectually safe” communities of inquiry can help mitigate the negative effects the campaign has had on children and classrooms.

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Bullying & Bias

September 1, 2016

Speak Up for Civility

This year, students are absorbing a lot of negative and inflammatory messages related to the election—often from the adults in their own school communities. We’ve got something that can help.

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Bullying & Bias

August 24, 2016

Unlocking Emotional Barriers to Language Learning

We need to prepare children for the increasingly globalized world we live in. Improving their learning of languages is a good start.

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Immigration Bullying & Bias

August 18, 2016

LGBTQ and Muslim Are Not Dichotomous Identities

Many people in United States hold the mistaken belief that LGBTQ people and Muslims are fundamentally at odds. As educators, we can teach the reality that LGBTQ Muslims exist and honor the voices of this identity group.

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Religion Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias

August 15, 2016

Do What You Teach

By engaging in creative processes alongside our students, we create spaces where it is safe to take risks and grow.

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Bullying & Bias

Issue 54, Fall 2016

Don't Say Nothing

Silence speaks volumes. Our students are listening.

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Bullying & Bias Rights & Activism

July 27, 2016

Small Stories With Superpowers

Inspired by a Teaching Tolerance story, this educator asked her third-grade students to create original superheroes modeled after themselves.

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Bullying & Bias

July 26, 2016

Dispelling Six Myths About Transgender Identity

Illustration by craigandkarl | TT54 | Teaching Tolerance Magazine

The Department of Education says it will no longer hear complaints from transgender students who are prohibited from using bathrooms that match their gender identity. In light of this disturbing news, it's more important than ever that educators know the facts when it comes to serving transgender students.

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Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias

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