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April 17, 2023

‘Never Again’ Starts With Education

A photo of the eternal flame in the Hall of Remembrance at the Holocaust Memorial

Mandating Holocaust education in U.S. public schools and simultaneously banning or censoring other “hard histories” is ineffective, disingenuous and further demonstrates the importance of teaching honest history.

Topic

Religion Rights & Activism

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Issue 6, Fall 2024

American Patriotic Songs: Context and Perspective

Illustration diverse group of people in patriotic image with stars and stripes

Exploring the historical complexity of this music lets us confront the various voices, functions and stories that a single patriotic song can embody.

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June 20, 2023

Connect Voting Rights History to Current Policies and Discourse

A diverse group of people are moving toward the right and the person in front is holding a banner that reads "Protect voting rights for all."

Uncovering the honest history of voting rights in the U.S. is crucial to create an inclusive society and realize the democratic ideals expressed in the Constitution.

Topic

Civil Rights Movement Rights & Activism

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Issue 5, Fall 2023

Parents and Caregivers for Inclusive Education

Illustration of silhouettes of people pushing against an amorphous, imposing shape.

Responsible parent and caregiver groups are focusing on children’s right to inclusive and equitable education—in direct opposition to politically motivated “parents’ rights” groups with discriminatory agendas that harm young people.

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The Little Rock Nine and the Children’s Movement

This lesson focuses on questions of justice and the role youth have played in social and political movements. By reading a combination of primary and secondary sources, students will learn how the Little Rock Nine came to play their important role. These teenagers’ participation in school integration stemmed not from the prodding of the parents or activists, but from within themselves.

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Rights & Activism

Subject

Reading & Language Arts

Social Studies

Civics

History

September 11, 2012

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Issue 12, Fall 1997

Musical Chairs

Booming Las Vegas schools struggle to make a place for everyone.

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Issue 39, Spring 2011

What We're Reading

The Teaching Tolerance staff reviews the latest in culturally aware literature and resources, offering the best picks for professional development and teachers of all grade levels.

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Issue 38, Fall 2010

Three from the Country

There is no “typical” rural teacher. Here’s a glimpse into the lives of three teachers in diverse, far-flung settings.

Topic

Rights & Activism

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Strategies for Reducing Racial and Ethnic Prejudice: Essential Principles

These design principles developed by the CODA panel are meant to provide guidelines for action to those selecting or developing strategies to improve intergroup relations.

Professional Development Topic

School Climate

May 10, 2011

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Informational

‘Hope, Despair and Memory’

"Hope, Despair and Memory" is an address given by Elie Wiesel on December 11, 1986, the date Wiesel was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Wiesel is an author and humanitarian and is known for writing about his experience as a survivor of the Holocaust.

Elie Wiesel

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Religion

Subject

History

July 5, 2014

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