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August 15, 2017

For These New York City Fourth Graders, a Project on Immigration Hits Home

To study immigration with her fourth-grade students, half of whom are from immigrant families, this teacher decided on a class project that went far beyond Ellis Island.

Topic

Immigration

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June 27, 2022

My Pride Is Black, My Juneteenth Is Queer

Young Black people carry LGBTQ flags in what looks like a parade.

The celebration of Pride and Juneteenth offers an opportunity for reflection on intersecting identities and highlights the need to support and make space for Black LGBTQ youth.

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity

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March 23, 2017

Endrew Who?

Yesterday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision could transform the lives of millions of children with disabilities. So why aren’t we talking about it?

Topic

Ability

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Issue 52, Spring 2016

Cracking the Code

Why are there so few girls in computer science? And how can we change that?

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity

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June 25, 2015

When a Fairy Tale Turns Into a Nightmare

Two North Carolina educators resigned last week after an LGBT-inclusive fairy tale was read to third-graders. What does that say about school climate?

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias

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Issue 13, Spring 1998

A Garden of Honor

Latino students in East L.A. plant a tribute to Japanese Americans.

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Louis Cozolino, PhD, is a professor of psychology at Pepperdine University and a private practitioner. He is the author of The Healthy Aging Brain, The Neuroscience of Psychotherapy, and The Making of a Therapist. He lives in Los Angeles, California.

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Issue 34, Fall 2008

Dancing with Languages

Teaching Tolerance illustration of a paper cut couple dancing

Lilia E. Sarmiento, a scholar and expert in biliteracy, shares a personal story about the challenges and joys — and ultimate effectiveness — of bilingual education.

Topic

Bullying & Bias

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August 12, 2014

This is Community

How does one foster a school community—that is equitable and committed to breaking down barriers? A TT awardee shares her approach.

Topic

Rights & Activism

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La Linea

In their trek from Mexico to the U.S. border, this young group is reminded that dangers lurk beneath them and hang over their heads every day and every night.

Ann Jaramillo

Grade Level

3-5 6-8

Topic

Immigration

July 7, 2014

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