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In Defense of Caring About Difference
Many educators profess, as a virtue, that they treat all students the same. But when a student’s specific needs and story are erased, it’s not equitable—it’s damaging.
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What We’re Reading This Week: August 30, 2019
A weekly sampling of articles, blogs and reports relevant to TT educators.
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Welcome to Teaching Tolerance
Every fall, we’re excited to welcome new educators to the Teaching Tolerance community. In this edition of The Moment, we’ve collected a few of our favorite resources for social justice education. If you’ve been with us for a while, we hope you’ll enjoy reviewing these popular resources—and that you’ll pass them along. If you’re new to Teaching Tolerance, welcome! We’re glad you’re here.
- Learning for Justice 101: A Guide to Our Resources
- Social Justice Standards
- Webinars
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A Hopeful Case of Teacher Leadership and Confronting Bias in Education
Two Boston teachers created a blueprint for helping educators examine bias. In doing so, they laid a foundation for change.
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School Safety and Guns Don’t Mix
Politicians say arming teachers will make schools safer, but educators disagree.
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Advice for New Social Justice Educators: "I Wish I Had Known"
The Teaching Tolerance Advisory Board shares what they’ve learned as they’ve worked for justice in schools.
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Teaching Kindness Isn’t Enough
Teaching kindness is a staple of elementary practice, but that isn’t the same as teaching justice.
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Ned Blackhawk Q&A: Understanding Indigenous Enslavement
Historian Ned Blackhawk explains why we must understand Indigenous enslavement to fully understand American history.
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Teaching Hard History From the Beginning
Children should learn about American slavery starting in kindergarten—and starting with Indigenous enslavement.