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Toolkit for "We Spoke the Right Things"
Field trips can be a great opportunity to take critical literacy to a new level. This toolkit will help you prepare your students to take on social justice issues on trips.
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You Forgot Your Skirt, Amelia Bloomer!
Amelia Bloomer was a woman who liked to think, live and even dress unconventionally, and she encouraged other people—particularly women—to do the same.
July 7, 2014
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Freedom Riders
The freedom riders, black and white, joined together to effect change. Traveling across the South while enduring ridicule and pain, they helped ensure that doors were open to all people, regardless of skin color.
July 5, 2014
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Community Arts Showcase
Students produce original art that conveys an anti-bias or social justice message then work with school staff to plan a public showcase of their work.
July 13, 2014
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Freedom Riders
An angry mob beat the Freedom Riders when they arrived in Montgomery. How do you explain that to young children?
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The Leaf Rakers
When a neighbor makes a racist comment, Annie and Beth must find the courage to speak up.
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A Message From Our Director
TT director Maureen Costello encourages educators to raise students ready to address injustice.
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A Message From Our Director
Teaching Tolerance director Maureen Costello asks: Do our schools allow students agency and security?
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Partnering With Museums to Teach Honest History
Looking for support and solidarity in teaching honest history? Partner with a museum.
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Educating for Democracy
Effective civics literacy develops critical thinkers who can connect history and current events to engage in democratic action in building an equitable and just society.