Teaching Tolerance Magazine

Issue 12, Fall 1997

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From the Archive

Teaching Tolerance—an award-winning magazine dating back to 1991—has reached millions of educators and countless classrooms over the years.

These stories reflect nearly three decades of educating for a diverse democracy and an ever-evolving quest to ensure every child has an equitable school experience.

Issues have come and gone, but one thing remains the same: Educators, students and school leaders continue to inspire us and each other with their innovation, resourcefulness and passion.

Enjoy this glimpse into our past, which informs our present. And be sure to spend some time with our more current issues.

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Features

Nations Within

American Indian scholar Karen Gayton Swisher envisions effective education for all Indian children.

Break the Silence

Gay and straight students in Massachusetts team up to make a difference.

Puppy Love

Animal care helps Los Angeles middle schoolers practice patience and cooperation.

Musical Chairs

Booming Las Vegas schools struggle to make a place for everyone.

Departments

Perspectives

The Age of Ubuntu

The editor of Teaching Tolerance reflects on social change in South Africa.
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