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Vanessa D'Egidio

Vanessa D'Egidio is a seventh-grade humanities teacher in New York City. This is her eighth year of teaching but her first year as a middle school educator, having moved into a new role after teaching second grade for the past five years. Vanessa brings to the classroom a passion for education that empowers, validates, connects and inspires critical thinking and positive social action. She is a former member of the Teaching Tolerance advisory board and contributor to TT's Perspectives for a Diverse America curriculum. Vanessa enjoys designing and leading workshops around issues related to
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Indigenous Peoples' Day 2019

Indigenous Peoples’ Day—still observed as Columbus Day on the federal level—is October 14. These resources can help you celebrate the histories and cultures of Indigenous peoples and Native nations. We hope you’ll make space in your classroom for these important lessons this Monday and throughout the year.

  • With and About: Inviting Contemporary American Indian Peoples Into the Classroom
  • Why Do We (Still) Celebrate Columbus Day?
  • I Am the Blood of the Conqueror; I Am the Blood of the Conquered
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September Is National Suicide Prevention Month

As National Suicide Prevention Month draws to a close, we want to offer one more reminder: This year, especially, it’s critical to encourage students and colleagues to talk about mental health and reach out for support when it’s needed. We hope these resources help.

  • SMS SOS
  • Black Minds Matter
  • Supporting LGBTQ Students During Social Distancing
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Respond With Care in Support of Young People

People are continuously struggling to respond when traumatizing events occur. This time it’s the devastation in Mississippi following deadly tornadoes. For families, educators and community members who must respond to the needs of children as a traumatizing event unfolds, this new LFJ article and resources can help.

  • Student Mental Health Matters
  • Trauma-responsive Education: Supporting Students and Yourself
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Kimi Eisele

Kimi Eisele is a freelance writer in Tucson. Also a teaching artist, she conducts residences and workshops in writing and dance for children, teens and adults.
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John Perritano

John Perritano is an award-winning author and journalist who has penned many articles and books for children and teens. He lives in Southbury, Conn.
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J. Mark Coleman

Mark Coleman has been a teacher with Montgomery Public Schools for more than a decade. Most of that time was as a technology coordinator. Besides teaching social studies in a paperless environment, he’s taught web development, Adobe photoshop, Adobe flash and sound recording. A long-time evangelist for the power of new media and social networking tools, he strives to bring the power of user/student-related content into the classroom. He was named the 2011 winner of Alabama’s Marbury award for technology innovation in the classroom. He has presented at conferences for Alabama Educational
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Brush Up With New Professional Development for Spring

Teaching Tolerance offers more professional development options than ever before, and our workshop and webinar seasons are heating up! The resources in this edition of The Moment provide opportunities to better understand TT's materials and the best practices for social justice education. We'll even come to you!

  • Webinars
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When Students Are in Crisis

One year after March for Our Lives, we still mourn the young people lost to gun violence and to the trauma that is its legacy. If you're concerned that your school isn't equipped to support students in crisis, the resources in this edition of The Moment suggest ways to change that—starting today.

  • SMS SOS
  • Toolkit for "Demystifying the Mind"
  • Worried About a Friend? Use Your E.D.G.E.
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Addressing Sexual Assault

When sexual assault and harassment make headlines, educators face tough questions—even as they look for answers themselves. This edition of The Moment offers insight into how to respond if a student discloses abuse, suggestions for how to improve school policies related to sexual harassment, and a round-up of other useful resources.

  • Policy Checkup: Addressing and Preventing Sexual Assault in Schools
  • What If My Student Discloses a Sexual Assault?
  • Resources for Addressing Sexual Assault and Harassment in Class