We tracked 90 hate incidents at schools in October alone—and that’s only what made the news. Just as important is the way schools respond, and in most cases, those responses don’t measure up.
This week’s congressional hearings on Russian interference with the 2016 presidential election offer a great opportunity to teach about the larger implications of misinformation: the dismantling of democracy.
The internet and digital technology have not only changed our day-to-day lives—they have changed the boundaries of education. Most educators embrace the opportunities (and responsibilities) presented by new media and
The same limited stories about American Indians persist in textbooks. The National Museum of the American Indian’s new program is looking to change that.
This teacher recognizes the ongoing news surrounding Harvey Weinstein, Mike Oreskes and others as an opportunity to openly discuss sexually predatory behavior.
Materials Copy of Questions for Reflective Practice for each participant Framework At its best, facilitative mediation creates positive multicultural spirit and climate, emphasizes careful, respectful listening, and
This online sidebar accompanies the Teaching Tolerance article " Possession Obsession. " Anna Sanchez (not her real name), 19, wishes her school had taught that control can signal abuse rather than love. At age 13, she
This online sidebar accompanies the Teaching Tolerance article " Possession Obsession. " LGBT teenagers have the same vulnerabilities to abusive dating as straight kids—and then some. “There’s an added layer for these
This piece accompanies the Teaching Tolerance feature story " Lonely Language Learners? " Just after 8 o'clock on a rainy April morning, teacher Helen Reid greets three of her students, none of whom has been in the U.S