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When Décor Is More Than Décor
Two examples of clashing interpretations went viral this week; both of them involved the use of cotton as a decorative statement.
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Teaching Teachers: PD To Improve Student Achievement
"What matters most is what teachers learn." Overview Good teachers form the foundation of good schools, and improving teachers’ skills and knowledge is one of the most important investments of time and money that local
June 30, 2017
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It Doesn’t Have to Be This Way
Although the problem is widespread, not every school is affected. About one-third of the educators reported witnessing no incidents in the fall of 2018. Some noted that school had been in session for only a few months
April 23, 2019
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Stake of the South
This is a Democratic campaign document discussing the South’s monetary stakes.
December 15, 2017
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“Why Keisha Can't Write”: The Marginalization of Black Student Writing
A writing teacher responds to the famous essay “Why Johnny Can’t Write.”
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Crossing the Gap
Students from both sides of Chicago's school-funding divide are coming together to demand equality. In the process, they're crossing barriers of race and social class.
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Injustice on Our Plates
Our food supply depends on immigrant labor. Seven new Teaching Tolerance lessons bring this important message into the classroom.
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University Partnership Offers Win for All Students
As the instructor of Human Relations and South Dakota Indian Studies classes, I am beaming with pride that our university students choose to tutor K-12 American Indian students. Not only do the pre-service teacher education majors gain valuable experiences with one-on-one tutoring, but as an added benefit, the academic achievement of the K-12 students is improving.
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Getting Past the Joy of Consumerism
I asked a small group of second-graders what they would like to find inside their mailboxes. That was after we read a story about a goose who opened her mailbox and found a kite. I expected to hear answers of things: video games, toys or basketballs. But the first student who raised her hand looked at me with sincere, big brown eyes and said, "I'd like to find a letter from my dad." In my classroom, my kids say the profoundest things.