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Teaching “America’s National Crime”
Our new film and viewer’s guide offer educators the tools they need to teach honestly and effectively about lynching and the symbolic power of the noose.
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Peeling Back the Labels
A child's ADHD diagnosis raises one parent's concerns about the stereotypes that too often surround the disorder.
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Teaching About Stereotypes 2.0
This history teacher elevates his lessons on stereotyping to the next level. How? By engaging his students in reflective investigations of power, history and intention.
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Insult or Honor?
Are American Indian names, mascots and logos insulting or honorable? Veronica Majerol outlines the debate, citing evidence from local high school students, the N.C.A.A, and a founder of the National Coalition on Racism in Sports and the Media.
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Your Students Love Social Media ... and So Can You
Want to engage students? Meet them on society’s newest public square.
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And the Winners Are...
Meet the recipients of the Teaching Tolerance Award for Excellence in Teaching.
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A Care Plan for Honest History and Difficult Conversations
A research-based approach for strategies of care that educators, parents and caregivers can practice when teaching honest history or engaging in difficult conversations.
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Starting With Ourselves: Preparing for Tough Classroom Conversations
This school administrator offers recommendations for setting up courageous conversations in the new year, with discussions among colleagues as the first step.
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Why Public Schools Matter
Public schools are an ideal and vital mechanism for achieving a thriving democracy. This is the first of three articles on public schools as a common good, which explore the possibilities and threats to public education.