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Issue 5, Fall 2023

Parents and Caregivers for Inclusive Education

Illustration of silhouettes of people pushing against an amorphous, imposing shape.

Responsible parent and caregiver groups are focusing on children’s right to inclusive and equitable education—in direct opposition to politically motivated “parents’ rights” groups with discriminatory agendas that harm young people.

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April 24, 2017

“Science Serves Everyone”

Supporters of the scientific consensus on the human role in climate change and those who deny this consensus are ramping up their messages these days, causing a serious dilemma for science teachers. How can educators act on this teachable moment?

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Rights & Activism

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Chris Seeger

Chris is a seventh-grade U.S. history teacher in the Washington, D.C., area. He is continuously working to design a curriculum that is anti-racist, anti-sexist and pro-social justice. In addition to teaching, Seeger is a doctoral student at George Mason University. His research is focused on how teachers adapt their curriculum and teaching to achieve equity-related goals in high-poverty schools.

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December 14, 2017

Wait. Flint Is Still Without Clean Water? How Can I Help?

Volunteers put their hands together in solidarity.

While Flint, Michigan, now has a contract for a clean water source, residents aren’t out of the woods yet. Keep in mind these five actions when taking a stand for Flint residents affected by the water crisis.

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Rights & Activism

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Issue 13, Spring 1998

Positive Numbers

Math equity programs unlock the gate to algebra and beyond.

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The Tank Man

A black and white image of a man standing in front of a tank at Tiananmen Square.

Tiananmen Square is a large city square in Beijing, China, that has become known as a site of political protest. This photograph documents an infamous moment in the square’s history.

Stuart Franklin

Grade Level

6-8

Topic

Bullying & Bias Rights & Activism

Subject

Civics

History

July 5, 2014

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Issue 40, Fall 2011

Healing Touch

Susie King Taylor's illegal education as an enslaved child turned her into a teenage teacher and nurse during the Civil War.

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Informational

Sen. James Henry Hammond On the Admission of Kansas, Under the Lecompton Constitution Speech Before the United States Senate / Cotton is King

The "Cotton is King" speech given by Senator James Henry Hammond before the U. S. Senate on March 4, 1858.

James Henry Hammond

Grade Level

3-5 6-8 9-12

Topic

Slavery

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History

February 20, 2018

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“Mainstream, USA”

In this lesson, students will see how statistical data can tell a larger story, understand numbers in various contexts and explore different points of view in relation to data. They will also consider how—as future voters—they will help determine how the political process can serve everybody.

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

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Immigration

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Social Studies

Math & Technology

September 29, 2014

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March 9, 2020

Meet the 2020 TT Award Finalists!

Learn more about the 10 finalists for the 2020 Teaching Tolerance Award for Excellence in Teaching.

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