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The Criminalization of Elementary Students
One after-school programmer reflects on the criminalization of youth.
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Cheerios Ad Touches Racial Nerve
A recent Cheerios commercial reminds us of the historical roots of race in the United States. Those roots still cause social and political upset.
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Reflecting on the "American Dream"
What do we mean by the “American Dream”? This educator has some ideas for meaningfully engaging students with this topic.
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The Persistence of Myth: The Causes of the Civil War
Recent comments about the “controversy” over the causes of the Civil War highlight the challenges of teaching American history in 2017.
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Language Does Not Have to Be a Barrier
ESOL program coordinator Ann Marie Batista is a “barrier breaker” for ELL students and their teachers.
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A Message From Our Director
Teaching Tolerance director Maureen Costello discusses the difficulty of teaching the 2016 election.
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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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Engaging Colleagues
When educators feel like they are not alone in their belief that students deserve access to accurate and inclusive learning, they are more likely to persevere in their advocacy for teaching honest histories.
November 21, 2023
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Engaging School and District Administrators
When school and district leaders explicitly express support for their teachers and for honest histories, educators feel more encouraged to keep doing this important work.
November 21, 2023
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What Districts Can Do To Support Educators in Teaching Honest History
District office personnel play important leadership roles in protecting educators who teach honest history.
November 21, 2023