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Julie Zwillich

Julie Zwillich is the author of Phoebe Sounds it Out and Not 'Til Tomorrow, Phoebe . When she's not writing books, Julie hosts and writes television programs. She’s best known for her shows on Food Network ( Summer’s Best ), CBC ( S urprise! It’s Edible Incredible! ), TVOKids and as the host of Tap Bio 100 on Instagram. She also does animation voices ( Beyblade, The Blobs ) and long-form commercials (KitchenAid). Julie lives in Central Oregon with her husband and 11-year-old twins. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram: @juliezwillich.
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My Voice, My Voter’s Guide

Estimated time Two to three weeks Why? One of the ways young students become invested in the democratic process is by become empowered advocates for civic participation in their local communities. When younger students
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3-5 6-8 9-12
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Civics
August 30, 2018
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History Can Guide Us Toward a Just Future

“The civil rights movement offers a blueprint for creating meaningful social change,” writes Hasan Kwame Jeffries, Ph.D. Making connections for young people between past movements and present circumstances is imperative, as is having meaningful support in place for honest conversations that can sometimes be difficult. These LFJ resources can help.

  • From MLK to #BlackLivesMatter: A Throughline for Young Students
  • History Moves With Us
  • A Care Plan for Honest History and Difficult Conversations
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World News Becomes A Teacher of Tolerance

In order to enhance my sixth-graders’ ability to connect personally with topics we read about in class, I assigned a writing assignment. I ask students to make real connections to demonstrate their understanding of the topic. There are three areas of connection. First there’s the connection to their lives, then to another piece of literature and finally—the most sophisticated connection—to the world.
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Kimi Eisele

Kimi Eisele is a freelance writer in Tucson. Also a teaching artist, she conducts residences and workshops in writing and dance for children, teens and adults.
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Stream ‘Bibi,’ our Newest Film

Teaching Tolerance’s new streaming classroom film, Bibi, is a story about the intersection of family, identity and belonging. As TT Senior Writer Cory Collins writes, Bibi explores “the beauty and conflict that can arise as we move between languages, places and societal expectations.” Help students explore their identities with this moving film and accompanying lessons for grades 6-12.

  • Bibi
  • ‘Bibi,’ Complete Sentences and the Stories Students Need
  • ‘Bibi’ Lesson 1: What Makes Us Who We Are?