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Recognizing and Addressing Colorism in Schools
This educator and researcher illustrates what colorism looks like in schools—and how to counter it.
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Weighing In - Healthy at Any Size?
As the number of obese and overweight children grows, so does size bias.
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AP World History Is Worth Saving
Teachers are pushing back against proposed changes they say would reframe AP World History as Eurocentric. Teaching Tolerance stands with them.
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Use the Tools of Science to Recognize Inequity in Science
We know anti-racist STEM curriculum is critical, but it can be hard to find. These LFJ grantees have created a resource to help.
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Engaging Students in Social Justice With ‘Zines
As a graduate student, this teacher tapped into her middle schoolers’ energy and creativity while having them think deeply about community needs.
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First, Denounce the Act
School leaders can learn a lot from Lt. General Jay Silveria’s response to a horrible incident at the Air Force Academy Prep School.
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Teaching the 2020 Election: What Will You Do on Wednesday?
As Election Day approaches, educators should prepare to support students no matter the result.
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What Does the First Amendment Say About Displaying Religious Symbols?
Educators can’t display religious symbols in public schools, but that does not mean religious symbols can never appear in the classroom. So when is it OK?
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Successful ESL Strategies
This piece accompanies the ELL Best Practices CollectionHigh school teacher Kristan Taylor uses oral history projects and journaling to help ESL and non-ESL students "realize that they often share the same problems, frustrations and hopes for the future."
July 6, 2009
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The First Amendment and Freedom of Religion
In this lesson, students will use the case of Park51’s Islamic Cultural Center as a starting point for a discussion about whether religious freedom is absolute and if religious freedom requires respect for other religions.
November 22, 2010