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Issue 54, Fall 2016

Be A Good Boy

In 1920, Tennessee lawmaker Harry Burn followed his mother’s advice on a controversial vote—and changed voting rights history.

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Rights & Activism

August 1, 2016

Teaching My Daughter That Africa Is a Continent

When a country is compared to a continent, we effectively communicate that not all countries—or the people in them—are significant enough for us to name.

July 28, 2016

Where Scholars Disagree: How SCOTUS Influenced the Civil Rights Movement

Scholars are divided on the role of the U.S. Supreme Court in the civil rights movement. This blogger, a history teacher, explains why this debate is a valuable lesson.

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Rights & Activism

July 27, 2016

Small Stories With Superpowers

Inspired by a Teaching Tolerance story, this educator asked her third-grade students to create original superheroes modeled after themselves.

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Bullying & Bias

July 26, 2016

Dispelling Six Myths About Transgender Identity

Illustration by craigandkarl | TT54 | Teaching Tolerance Magazine

The Department of Education says it will no longer hear complaints from transgender students who are prohibited from using bathrooms that match their gender identity. In light of this disturbing news, it's more important than ever that educators know the facts when it comes to serving transgender students.

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Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias

July 25, 2016

A Teachable Moment on Gender Fluidity

This writer and LGBT advocate spoke to a group of middle school students about being gender fluid. The next day, an unforgettable email showed them the power of open and honest dialogue.

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Gender & Sexual Identity

July 20, 2016

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Be A Good Boy

Teaching My Daughter That Africa Is a Continent

Where Scholars Disagree: How SCOTUS Influenced the Civil Rights Movement

Small Stories With Superpowers

Dispelling Six Myths About Transgender Identity

A Teachable Moment on Gender Fluidity

Sitting in the Shadows of Hope

Magical Cloaks and Targets?

Caring as a Path to College

Here We Go Again

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