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Misunderstood Terms and Practices

What is the Truth About American Muslims? Misunderstood Terms and Practices 14. What does “jihad” mean? Isn’t it a “holy war”? “Jihad” literally means striving, or doing one’s utmost. Within Islam, there are two basic

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Religion

October 11, 2012

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November 13, 2013

Building Bridges, Not Roadblocks

Plan family-teacher conferences that focus on the future, not the past.

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December 10, 2013

We’ve Got Egg on Our Blackface

Wearing blackface as a joke or a tribute suggests lack of understanding about the origin of this racist practice.

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July 21, 2014

A Humanitarian Crisis: Unaccompanied Children

Tens of thousands of unaccompanied children have fled to the United States. What does this mean for communities, including schools, across the country?

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Immigration

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June 10, 2014

Building School Culture Where All Kids Feel Special

In a world where competition awards few people on the backs of many, school awards can be redesigned to prioritize equity.

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Bullying & Bias

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April 14, 2014

Let's Talk About "Bossy"

At TT we’re always keeping our ears to the ground for innovative programs designed to empower students. Our writer explores two campaigns challenging the implications of the word “bossy.”

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Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

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Issue 50, Summer 2015

Toolkit for Clear Connection

Educators at mainstream schools can use the three activities in this toolkit to teach their colleagues and students about deaf and hard-of-hearing students.

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December 1, 2014

Talking With Students About Ferguson and Racism

This teacher believes it’s crucial for white teachers like her to seek out productive ways to talk about race and racism with students.

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Rights & Activism

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October 6, 2015

Reconsider Columbus Day

Group of young students putting on a performance on Indigenous Peoples Day.

Teachers have the power to change the practice of celebrating Columbus to a practice of celebrating indigenous peoples’ presence, endurance and accomplishments. This blogger suggests how to do just that.

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November 25, 2015

Honoring Stories Across Difference

This educator asks, “How can I as a white ally amplify the voices of those affected by racial violence? How can I honor their stories?”

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Rights & Activism

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