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Issue 5, Fall 2023

Parents and Caregivers for Inclusive Education

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Responsible parent and caregiver groups are focusing on children’s right to inclusive and equitable education—in direct opposition to politically motivated “parents’ rights” groups with discriminatory agendas that harm young people.

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Self-Awareness and Cultural Competency

Cultural competency—the ability to work effectively and sensitively across cultural contexts—involves learning, communicating and connecting respectfully with others regardless of differences.

May 26, 2023

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Close and Critical Reading

Window or Mirror?

This task helps students consider if the text is a window or a mirror through practicing literacy skills and using technology.

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6-8 9-12

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RL.6-12.1, RL.6-12.2, RL.6-12.3, RL.6-12.7, RI.6-12.1, RI.6-12.2, RI.6-12.3, RI.6-12.7

April 18, 2016

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Issue 31, Spring 2007

Then and Now

Will the Supreme Court outlaw purposeful integration of our schools?

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Rights & Activism

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Majority Rule

In this essay, the author considers what it means to live in a democracy of "majority rule" and where minorities find their place and voice (or lack thereof in such a system).

Learning for Justice Staff

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Religion Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

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Civics

History

April 27, 2016

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Issue 52, Spring 2016

Questioning Payne

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She’s popular, but is she right? TT examines Dr. Ruby Payne’s A Framework for Understanding Poverty.

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Class Bullying & Bias

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Judgement of the Supreme Court of the United States in Plessy v. Ferguson

In the matter of Plessy v. Ferguson, the United States Supreme Court upheld practices that perpetuated Jim Crow segregation, declaring that “separate but equal” accommodations were legal. Nearly 60 years later, the Court overturned the ruling in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka.

Mr. Justice Brown and Mr. Justice Harlan

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Civil Rights Movement Rights & Activism

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Civics

History

March 3, 2016

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March 8, 2019

What We’re Reading This Week: March 8, 2019

A weekly sampling of articles, blogs and reports relevant to TT educators.

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Issue 60, Fall 2018

Toolkit for "What Is White Privilege, Really?"

This toolkit offers advice, activities and further reading suggestions for educators who want to unpack the concept of whiteness and white privilege with themselves and with students.

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Issue 32, Fall 2007

Eyes on the Prize

Teaching Tolerance interim director Jennifer Holladay wants TT to serve you better.

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