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A Modern Day Freedom Ride for Education Justice
Rose Mary Gilliam just wants to speak her peace and find enlightenment. The 18-year-old New Orleans resident has been a volunteer in the public schools. She’s trained in non-violent protest. She talks with youngsters about making positive life choices. And this week, she’s joining a group of her peers in a reverse “freedom ride” to Washington, D.C., to join a national conversation and to protest inequities in education.
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Making Black History Month Memorable
We asked our 25 Teaching Tolerance Advisory Board members what advice they would offer to fellow educators about Black History Month. Each of these experienced educators offers a wealth of expertise, especially when it comes to bringing multicultural topics into the classroom.
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Toolkit for “How Will You Mix It Up in 2013?”
This toolkit accompanies the article “How Will You Mix It Up in 2013?” and provides classroom and professional-development resources to help plan a successful Mix It Up at Lunch Day and build on that success all year.
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Portfolio Activity for “Bully at the Blackboard”
When schools implement anti-bullying programs, the focus is usually centered on student-to-student bullying. However, students aren’t the only bullies in school. Teachers sometimes earn the label when they employ
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Toolkit for Native Youth Think Globally, Act Locally
Do a critical reading of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
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The latest in culturally aware literature and resources for teachers of all grades.
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Papalotzin and the Monarchs: A Bilingual Tale of Breaking Down Walls
When a wall is built between the Great North and the Great South, nothing can pass by it, not the clouds or the wind or even the monarch butterflies. When both sides begin to suffer, Papalotzin, Royal Butterfly, breaks down the Great Wall.
July 2, 2014
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National Day of Silence: Shutting Up for Justice
Today marks the 15th annual National Day of Silence, organized by the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN). This student-led civil protest will unite LGBT youth and their allies in thousands of middle schools, high schools and colleges nationwide.