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March 1, 2018

We Rest Our Case: American Slavery Is Widely Mistaught

Abolitionists William Still, Sojourner Truth, William Loyd Garrison, unidentified male and female slaves, and Black Union soldiers in front of American flag

After hearing from skeptics about our Teaching Hard History report findings, TT Director Maureen Costello came across striking new evidence that the project is necessary.

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Slavery

February 28, 2018

Helping Others Gives New Meaning to Learning

When this special education teacher found a way for her students to leave their self-contained classroom to help their peers, they gained new perspectives and became more compassionate with others and themselves.

Topic

Ability

February 28, 2018

A Message to Teachers From the TT Grants Coordinator

In a time when teachers are increasingly expected to be all things to their students, TT's grants coordinator encourages teachers to ask for help.

February 27, 2018

Reframing Gender Helps Kids See Beyond Other Binaries

Teaching gender as a spectrum has far-reaching consequences: Beyond helping students form a more complex understanding of gender identity, it helps them—and educators—see more nuance across a wide range of subjects.

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Gender & Sexual Identity

February 26, 2018

Discussing "The Mental Health Issue" After Parkland

Male African-American Teacher Instructing Students | Teaching Tolerance

When talking with students about mass shootings, you can't avoid addressing mental health. This TT staffer offers recommendations for ways you can talk about mental health with your students—without adding to the stigma already in place.

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Ability Bullying & Bias Rights & Activism

February 26, 2018

Students, Families and Educators Should Lead the Way on the Gun Crisis

Educator Mica Pollock and her daughter Elea call for a legislative response to school shootings.

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Rights & Activism

February 21, 2018

From Birmingham to Parkland: Celebrate the Power of Young Voices

Student Protest and Activism | Olivier Douliery, Abaca Press | Sipa via AP Images | Teaching Tolerance

The young activists who emerged from the Parkland, Florida, school shooting offer educators a tremendous opportunity to celebrate the power of youth activism—past and present.

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Rights & Activism

February 20, 2018

Walkouts, Marches and the Desire to 'Do Something': What You Need to Know About Stoneman Douglas Activism

Student Activism | Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Image by Joe Raedle/Getty Images | Teaching Tolerance

After the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, courageous survivors have inspired a groundswell of activism and advocacy. Here's what you need to know—and what you can do, no matter your situation.

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Rights & Activism

February 16, 2018

Teaching Social Justice in Elementary Music Class

With 40 minutes—or fewer—to spend with students each week, this elementary music teacher struggled to teach meaningful content. Then she began asking herself, "Who do I want my students to be when they leave my classroom?"

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Rights & Activism

February 15, 2018

A Love Letter to Teachers After Yet Another School Shooting

This TT staffer, not long out of the classroom herself, shares some encouraging words for fellow educators who are grappling with the news and their own emotions today.

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