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The Dynamic
“I discovered that the more I speak up, the more I hear [my students] speaking up, too.”
July 30, 2012
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Not All Heroes Fight
Children tend to think of heroes as weapon-wielding fighters, but Leo Lionni’s Swimmy can help them understand a different concept of heroism.
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Weighing In - Healthy at Any Size?
As the number of obese and overweight children grows, so does size bias.
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Hooray for LGBT Allies
After the Southern Poverty Law Center responded to a plea for help from students in Savannah, Tenn., we’re happy to report that students successfully wore pro-LGBT slogans at school last week without resistance and with mostly positive responses from classmates.
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National Day of Silence: Shutting Up for Justice
Today marks the 15th annual National Day of Silence, organized by the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN). This student-led civil protest will unite LGBT youth and their allies in thousands of middle schools, high schools and colleges nationwide.
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Out of Bounds
Sports rivalries can energize school spirit. But keeping events respectful takes a dynamic blend of foresight, leadership and buy-in from the community.
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Trolls Under the Online Bridge: What Students Need to Know
During a period of ramped-up online trolling, educators can help their students understand what trolling really is, its impact and how to protect their identities on the internet.
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What We're Watching
Dim the lights and get ready to learn with these TT-approved films!
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Humanizing Asian Americans in the Classroom Through Children’s Literature
Asian American stories are often absent from classroom libraries. In this article, one educator explains why this gap is so harmful—and recommends ways to fix it.
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You Spoke, We Listened
Reader responses: you talk social media, bullying and speaking English.