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What Is the “Alt-Right”?

White nationalism has come out of the basement and entered the mainstream. Would you recognize it if it came to your classroom?
August 23, 2017
Toolkit for "What Is the 'Alt-Right'?"
Test your knowledge of “alt-right” facts, terms and influencers.
A Message From Our Director
Teaching Tolerance director Maureen Costello implores educators to pass on these lessons of love in the face of hate.
You Spoke, We Listened
Our latest magazine issue, a brand-new guide for serving English language learners and posts about school choice have inspired a lot of dialogue with our readers.
Advice From the Experts
Q: A student came in with a “Hillary for Prison” T-shirt, and I suggested it might be inappropriate for school. My administrator told the student that political statements on clothing are allowed, but our dress code says
The Comic Book Teacher
Comic books helped Ronell Whitaker find his superpowers—in and out of the classroom.
Big Ideas for Social Studies Learners
Meet Mitch Bickman. His innovative social studies curriculum is inspiring thoughtful dialogue among kids of all ages.
Amanda Gorman

“For there is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it, if only we’re brave enough to be it.”
Yaki’s Mural

Yaki struggles to feel at home in her new country and her new school, but her creativity and Mayan culture help to ease the transition.