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Discrimination in Banned Books

The last week of September is Banned Books Week. Many teachers use the event to talk about free speech with their students. I also use it to begin a conversation about discrimination.

Grade Level

6-8

Topic

Rights & Activism

August 24, 2009

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Issue 36, Fall 2009

Pushed Out

Teaching Tolerance illustration with student at a higher point. seeing from behind

Zero tolerance policies were supposed to end school violence. Instead, they’re pushing students out of school and into the justice system — and children of color are paying the highest price.

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Issue 36, Fall 2009

Inclusion on the Bookshelf

Teaching Tolerance illustration with kids with disabilities floating surrounded by open books

In fiction, children with disabilities are often still segregated, labeled, lonely and lost. These titles will help bring your school’s library into the age of inclusion.

Topic

Ability

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Issue 36, Fall 2009

Talking Race

Teaching Tolerance illustration with two teachers talking about 'dialogue', 'discussion', and 'debate'

Making a space where teachers can talk about difference.

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Issue 36, Fall 2009

Colorblindness: the New Racism?

Teaching Tolerance illustration of 2 students one with dark glasses and other with colorful glasses

Kawania Wooten’s voice tightens when she describes the struggle she’s having at the school her son attends. When his class created a timeline of civilization, Wooten saw the Greeks, the Romans and the Incas. But nothing was said about Africa, even though the class has several African American students.

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Jacqueline Jordan Irvine

Jacqueline Jordan Irvine is Charles Howard Candler Professor of Urban Education in the Division of Educational Studies at Emory University. Her specialization is in multicultural education and urban teacher education, particularly the education of African American students. Her books include Black Students and School Failure, Growing Up African American in Catholic Schools, Critical Knowledge for Diverse Students and Culturally Responsive Lesson Planning for Elementary and Middle Grades.

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Issue 36, Fall 2009