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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.

Topic

Rights & Activism

Issue 57, Fall 2017

The Miseducation of Dylann Roof

How does a kid become a killer?

Topic

Bullying & Bias

September 5, 2017

DACA Decision Puts DREAMers Back in Limbo

Today, the White House and Justice Department potentially closed a door on some of the United States’ most vital and courageous individuals. As educators, this is not an issue we can ignore.

Issue 57, Fall 2017

Secret Agents of Kindness

A teacher gave students a simple task: Be kind, but selfless. The results illustrate the contagious effects of humanity.

Issue 57, Fall 2017

Bullying and the Bottom Line

The cost of bullying isn’t just psychological and physical; it’s also fiscal.

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

August 29, 2017

For White Allies in Search of a Solution to American Racism / When Folks of Color Are Exhausted

Teaching Tolerance students engaging in discussion

Racism, white privilege and white supremacy are challenges that people of color neither created nor should be expected to resolve. This scholar encourages white allies to step up.

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Rights & Activism

August 28, 2017