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Lights! Camera! Learn!
Browse a menu of ideas that honor student identities, build intergroup awareness and support diverse learners.
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Community Inquiry
Affirmation Interview
During Affirmation Interview, students practice verbal and non-verbal communication in the roles of “interviewer” and “interviewee.”
July 13, 2014
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An Ambassador for Libraries
Librarian Amy Trulock shows her visitors that, even in a closed facility, their library can be a positive, affirming space.
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GSAs in Context
To best serve LGBTQ students, GSAs should not exist in a vacuum. Schools and school districts should implement a host of other practices to complement the efforts of a GSA.
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'Zero' Alternatives
School violence -- learn how to prevent it without sacrificing student's civil rights.
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What We’re Watching
From full-length features to 10-minute shorts, these films caught our attention—and deserve yours.
professional development
Teaching the Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Civil Rights Act (CRA) of 1964, the conditions that led to it and its legacy are the subjects of a powerful four-part webinar series co-facilitated by Teaching Tolerance and the Library of Congress.
February 6, 2015
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Classroom Activists: How Service-Learning Challenges Prejudice
This interview with teacher Lisa Weinbaum accompanies her Teaching Tolerance article "'At Risk' of Greatness."
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Toolkit for “Twice the Distance”
According to the College Board, “There are three main areas on the path to higher education where undocumented students may have special concerns or face obstacles: admission, tuition and financial aid.” These resources
teaching strategy
Community Inquiry
Value Lines
Students take a stance on a topic related to the central text and listen while classmates explain their stances.
July 13, 2014