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February 21, 2012

Making Black History Month Memorable

We asked our 25 Teaching Tolerance Advisory Board members what advice they would offer to fellow educators about Black History Month. Each of these experienced educators offers a wealth of expertise, especially when it comes to bringing multicultural topics into the classroom.

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Issue 47, Summer 2014

What We’re Watching

From full-length features to 10-minute shorts, these films caught our attention—and deserve yours.

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Issue 45, Fall 2013

Toolkit for “You Belong Here”

What do the data tell us? According to the Center for American Progress, “At some point over the next 10 to 12 years, the nation’s public school student body will have no one clear racial or ethnic majority. In other

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May 22, 2017

What Good Is a Voice If You Don’t Use It?

After years of leaving his classroom walls empty, this high school teacher was prompted by the current political climate to do a little decorating. It sparked some fruitful classroom discussions.

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Issue 59, Summer 2018

Be Your Own Historian

W.E.B. Dubois, Blanche Bruce, Frederick Douglas and Hiram Rhodes Revels

Dr. Timothy McCarthy talks through the history of Reconstruction and why it’s more important than ever to get it right.

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Banned Books Week 2025: Freedom to Read, Freedom to Learn

Censorship and threats to civil liberties are intensifying in the United States. To strengthen our democracy, we must resist campaigns that aim to ban books, exclude participation and limit education. It’s crucial now more than ever to advocate for learning — in communities and schools — that is inclusive and promotes critical thinking.