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You Spoke, We Listened
Reader responses: you talk social media, bullying and speaking English.
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Zahrah’s Hijab
As a young Muslim girl, Zahrah wore her hijab to school on what is considered to be the most important day of the week in Islam—Friday. Not everyone at Zahrah's school understands her religious traditions, but a visit from her mom changes this.
July 9, 2014
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Supporting Students Who Are Often Absent
This educator highlights seven practices she uses to engage students who miss class due to poor health, familial responsibilities or emotional or mental health issues.
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Julia Moves to the United States
Sean McCollum gives an account of writer Julia Alvarez's move to the United States from the Dominican Republic as a young girl. Although Alvarez struggled to fit in in this unfamiliar place, she finally found a comfortable niche in her writing.
July 9, 2014
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‘Education Suspended’
A new report from the Center for Community Alternatives shows how high school disciplinary records are used in college and university admissions.
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A Care Plan for Honest History and Difficult Conversations
A research-based approach for strategies of care that educators, parents and caregivers can practice when teaching honest history or engaging in difficult conversations.
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What We're Reading
The Teaching Tolerance staff reviews the latest in culturally aware literature and resources, offering the best picks for professional development and teachers of all grade levels.
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Future Voters Project: Build Your Registration Team
The first step to a successful voter registration drive is assembling the right team. Here’s how you can find the folks you need and get them excited!
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Supriya's Bowl: A Buddhist Tale of Giving
This story speaks of the importance of giving. When hard times fall on his land, Buddha reaches out to the wealthy, asking them to help feed the poor. The rich people grumble and refuse until a young, well-to-do girl steps forward and offers to take her bowl from house-to-house to be filled for those less fortunate than herself. Supriya succeeds and many in the land fill her bowl and their own to give to the poor.
July 3, 2014
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Protecting Immigrant Students’ Rights
Public schools have a legal obligation to enroll and support immigrant students and English language learners. New resources from the SPLC help advocates work with families to ensure schools are meeting this responsibility.