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Historical Fiction as a Teaching Tool
This afterschool educator discusses how historical fiction is an effective tool to teach youth about underrepresented people and identities in classrooms and in U.S. history textbooks.
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Rethinking Parent-Teacher Conferences
Making the conference experience more supportive to families ultimately benefits students.
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Introducing the TT Educator Grants Program
We are offering grants, ranging from $500 to $10,000, to support projects that promote affirming school climates and that educate youth to thrive in a diverse democracy.
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White Anti-Racism: Living the Legacy
What does "white anti-racist" mean? How can guilt get in the way? And what's all this talk about being "colorblind"? Learning for Justice, then Teaching Tolerance, asked community activists to share their thoughts on these questions, and others. Their answers shine light on the concepts of comfort, power, privilege and identity.
July 6, 2009
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A Message From Our Director
Our new director introduces herself—and shares some big news!
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Noose on Campus
It used to be thought that college was where you went to open your mind, explore ideas and, in the words of Robert Maynard Hutchins, former president of the University of Chicago, “be freed from the prison-house of … class, race, time, place [and] background.”
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Reflection Activity: Identity
Individual reflection activity exploring identity.
May 5, 2011
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High Tech in Small Places
Computers and the Internet help rural schools bridge vast distances—both geographically and culturally. But the growing use of technology can create new problems as it solves old ones.