Bookmark This PageSave article August 16, 2013 “Say Yes” Again Critical literacy can expose the assumption that whiteness is “normal” and provide students support for talking about difficult topics. Topic Gender & Sexual Identity
Bookmark This PageSave article August 15, 2013 Fourth graders and the 14th Amendment Reading the U.S. Constitution prompts students to consider equality issues in their own lives. Topic Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism
Bookmark This PageSave article August 14, 2013 Fostering Biophilia Environmental awareness isn’t just about facts; emotional development plays an important role. Topic Rights & Activism
Bookmark This PageSave article August 13, 2013 Start Planning Now: Hispanic Heritage Month Cultural celebrations give students a chance to shine and benefit schools all year long. Topic Immigration
Bookmark This PageSave article August 9, 2013 Protect Campus Diversity The Supreme Court has upheld affirmative action but, one educator points out, we still have a long way to go to achieve equity in college admissions.
Bookmark This PageSave article August 8, 2013 History Class Practices Speaking Up A history class offered an opportunity to model speaking up against bias. Topic Religion Bullying & Bias Rights & Activism
Bookmark This PageSave article August 7, 2013 Finding a Historical Context for Tolerance A history class provided an opportunity to expand students’ perspective.
Bookmark This PageSave article August 6, 2013 We Must Do Our Part for a Just Future A Teaching Tolerance Advisory Board member reflects on a recent gathering in Montgomery, Ala. Topic Rights & Activism
Bookmark This PageSave author Jim Hiller Hiller is a mentor to first- and second-year teachers in Oregon and a member of the Teaching Tolerance Advisory Board.
Bookmark This PageSave article August 2, 2013 Deconstructing the Female Body in the Media This teacher used her writing class to help students become more aware of the advertising’s role in defining beauty. Topic Bullying & Bias