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January 10, 2018

Students Weigh in on the Golden Globes, #MeToo and #TimesUp

After watching highlights from the Golden Globes, this high school class engaged in some deep discussions about advocacy.

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

December 14, 2017

Wait. Flint Is Still Without Clean Water? How Can I Help?

Volunteers put their hands together in solidarity.

While Flint, Michigan, now has a contract for a clean water source, residents aren’t out of the woods yet. Keep in mind these five actions when taking a stand for Flint residents affected by the water crisis.

Topic

Rights & Activism

December 1, 2017

"Hunger Would Be Creation": Neurodiverse Literature in the Classroom

What can teaching neurodiverse texts do for people with and without cognitive disabilities? We’ve just scratched the surface of possibility.

Topic

Ability Rights & Activism

October 30, 2017

They Must Always Look Outward

Students Studying at Desk | Teaching Tolerance

Trying to reconcile education and the world we currently inhabit has led one teacher to shift the focus of his teaching to nurturing active participants in a diverse democracy.

Topic

Class Rights & Activism

October 6, 2017

My Female Student Wanted to Be Homecoming King

After being asked to advocate for a student, this teacher realizes a gap in her work: the importance of representation and empathy for the LGBT students in her school’s community. And she takes action.

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

September 29, 2017

First, Denounce the Act

School leaders can learn a lot from Lt. General Jay Silveria’s response to a horrible incident at the Air Force Academy Prep School.

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Rights & Activism

September 27, 2017

Celebrating Freedom Means Celebrating Defiance

Given the controversy around kneeling during the national anthem, studying and discussing two landmark Supreme Court cases can provide students with examples of an oppressed group of people who defied authority and won.

Topic

Religion Rights & Activism

September 25, 2017

Discussing #TakeAKnee in Class

With the spotlight once again on the act of kneeling during the national anthem, students will bring this conversation to the classroom. Here’s how to guide that discussion.

Topic

Rights & Activism

September 7, 2017

One Penny and a Rock

Tangible items can be reminders of the value of people’s unique stories, of building relationships with students and colleagues, and of our mission as educators to teach acceptance and respect.

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Rights & Activism

August 29, 2017

Charlottesville Roundup: Lessons to Use in Your Classroom Today

In response to the recent events in Charlottesville, Teaching Tolerance teamed up with several organizations to support educators as they return to the classroom. The result was a powerful webinar and this collection of resources.

Topic

Rights & Activism

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