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Teachers Aren’t Warriors
Words meant to inspire can have the opposite effect. This teacher looks for a new way to talk about teaching.
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Gary Younge: Heroes Are Human
A new book sheds light on the lesser-known struggles behind the March—and how students can benefit from learning about them.
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Teaching the Movement, Beyond Four Famous Words
The March on Washington was more than a backdrop to “I Have a Dream.”
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Fourth graders and the 14th Amendment
Reading the U.S. Constitution prompts students to consider equality issues in their own lives.
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Fostering Biophilia
Environmental awareness isn’t just about facts; emotional development plays an important role.
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History Class Practices Speaking Up
A history class offered an opportunity to model speaking up against bias.
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We Must Do Our Part for a Just Future
A Teaching Tolerance Advisory Board member reflects on a recent gathering in Montgomery, Ala.
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Students Deserve Diverse Role Models
This teacher looks forward to a time when teachers have the freedom to be role models for their students.
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'Persepolis' in the Classroom Led to Understanding
Persepolis helped make the case for open discussion and books reflecting a variety of cultures.
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Set in Stone
How do monuments that venerate individuals who promoted hate and bigotry affect our efforts to create a more tolerant society?