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Classic Invisibility
Just because a bookshelf is full of "classics" doesn't mean it holds universal life lessons.
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Quiet in the Classroom
Introverts are often pushed to be talkative and outgoing. Doing so devalues their identities.
Pop Music as Critical Text
Is Beyoncé—or any pop culture icon—someone we should discuss with our students?
Town Hall Meetings Empower Youth
Providing a forum for candid communication helps young people believe their voices are worth hearing.
“Hacking” as Critical Literacy
"Hack jams" encourage students to question reality, challenge texts and authors, and practice becoming agents of change in the world.
Michael Sam, Masculinity and Teaching Tolerance
The NFL prospect has the potential to redefine for millions of people what it means to be a gay man in the U.S.
Looking Beyond Labels
Relying too heavily on labels blinds us to exceptions, individuality and uniqueness.
Learning to Follow
Rethinking school emphasis on leadership can benefit kids who thrive behind the scenes.
Telling the Story of Privilege
The new issue of Teaching Tolerance is packed with advice for teaching this tough subject.