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In Defense of Caring About Difference
Many educators profess, as a virtue, that they treat all students the same. But when a student’s specific needs and story are erased, it’s not equitable—it’s damaging.
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Responding to Anti-Asian Violence and Georgia Shootings
After a shooting spree in Georgia took the lives of eight people—including six Asian American women—it’s important to pause, check in and prioritize care.
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A Message From Our Director
Teaching Tolerance director Maureen Costello implores educators to pass on these lessons of love in the face of hate.
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Section I: Instruction
Zaretta Hammond is a writer and consultant who specializes in the science of teaching and learning. “Becoming culturally responsive starts with showing genuine caring that recognizes the unique gifts and talents of every
July 5, 2017
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Civics for Democracy
LFJ Director Jalaya Liles Dunn contends that civics should “represent the agency and change of each generation, demonstrating the needs of the time and how people showed up for the collective good.”
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Around the Freedom Table
Black and Jewish youths share a heritage of liberation.
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The Location
1. In the Classroom In your classroom you have the advantage of time and authority. You—working with students—can set community agreements and limits about slurs and hurtful comments. You can interrupt a moment, suspend
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Creating A New Vision Of Islam In America
In this interview from National Public Radio, host Terry Gross speaks with Imam Rauf about his dream to build a place where Muslims and people of different refligions can go to learn from each other and coexist.
July 2, 2014
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Does This Child Have a Friend?
Innovative social inclusion programs are reducing the social isolation of students with disabilities, ending harassment and stereotyping, and improving life opportunities.
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Rock the Vote
The organization clearly has great brand recognition, but what does it really mean to “Rock the Vote”?