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Literature
Hercules’ Daughter
Young Delia learns a hard lesson from her papa about what it means to be enslaved on George Washington’s plantation.
January 7, 2019
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Charles Henry Langston, Freedom Fighter
Charles Henry Langston was an early abolitionist in Ohio who risked his own safety and freedom to help another man escape slavery.
January 7, 2019
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Teaching the Life and Legacy of MLK
Schools across the country are preparing to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The resources in this edition of The Moment will help you teach beyond the simplified story and help your students learn about this civil rights leader's life and legacy.
- Going the Extra Mile for MLK Day
- Teaching MLK With the Social Justice Standards
- The Best of Our Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Resources
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Teachers of Color Pushed Out: Why I Left the Classroom
This educator explains why she left teaching—and some common reasons why so many other urban teachers of color leave too.
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What We’re Reading This Week: January 4, 2019
A weekly sampling of articles, blogs and reports relevant to TT educators.
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Whose Renaissance Is It?
These middle-schoolers spent months exploring the bridges that connect their gentrifying community and the barriers that divide it.
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I’m Different, Just Like You
Regina Santiago has her own immigration story; sharing it helps students feel safe to share theirs.
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What We're Watching
Dim the lights and get ready to learn with these TT-approved films!
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What We're Reading
Teaching Tolerance loves to read! Check out a few of our favorite books for diverse readers and educators.
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The New Kid in Class
Mia can't understand why the new kid, Amena, seems sad. But she learns that a little empathy goes a long way.