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Thanksgiving 2018

For far too many students, Thanksgiving stories and celebrations serve as their first introduction to the histories and cultures of American Indians. The resources in this edition of The Moment offer the opportunity to teach a more accurate story about the origins of Thanksgiving.

  • Teaching Thanksgiving in a Socially Responsible Way
  • When Trivia Isn’t Trivial
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Appendix B

LGBTQ Historical Figures The erasure of LGBTQ figures from our history books and classrooms does a disservice to students on three fronts: 1) It introduces bias into our studies, providing an incomplete and unfair
November 7, 2018
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Media Literacy Week 2018

No matter the grade or the subject you teach, media literacy is a skill your students need. These resources from Teaching Tolerance—including our new podcast, The Mind Online—can support you and your students this Media Literacy Week and in the months to come.

  • Digital Literacy Videos
  • Preparing to Teach Digital Literacy
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The Digital Literacy Universe

Episode 1 Digital citizens need digital literacy. But what does this mean, and how is it different from traditional media literacy? Experts Matthew Johnson and Shana White map the landscape and give critical advice to
November 7, 2018
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Appendix A

The LGBTQ Library Books and Films for You and Your Classroom This list of books and films—with options for students of all ages and reading levels—offers a good starting place for educators who need to diversify their
November 6, 2018
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The Acronym and Beyond

A Glossary of Terms From the outside looking in, the ABCs of LGBTQ identities can feel overwhelming, academic and inaccessible. But for students deprived of representation, words matter—and can open a door toward
November 6, 2018
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School Checklist

How well is your school meeting the needs of your LGBTQ students? PROM [ ] Gender-inclusive language is used on all event communications, including invitations. [ ] Event organizers are educated about students’ First
November 6, 2018
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Getting Ready for the 2018 Midterm Election

Even if your students are too young to vote, there are plenty of ways they can get involved in the last few days of this year's election season. Try sharing our Voting and Voices pledge and Story Corner video to encourage them to talk with their families about voting. Or check out our Voting and Voices classroom resources for ready-to-use lessons, texts and activities that can get students of all ages excited about Tuesday's elections!

  • Pledge to Participate!
  • Having the Talk
  • Voting and Voices Classroom Resources