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Recognizing Discrimination

People sometimes look the other way when they see an act of discrimination because they do not know how to stop it. This lesson provides students with real-world examples to help them identify peaceful ways to respond.

Grade Level

3-5 6-8

Topic

Bullying & Bias Rights & Activism

July 10, 2017

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Issue 63, Fall 2019

Digging Deep Into the Social Justice Standards: Diversity

It's time to reclaim "diversity" as a vital practice, not a buzzword. We're here to help you do it.

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August 10, 2018

The World We Wish For

Adult and child walking through door to the outside

On this difficult anniversary, it’s easy to feel weighed down by the events of the last 12 months. But a new school year offers the opportunity to not only resist but create.

Topic

Rights & Activism

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April 13, 2011

Advocate Now for Head Start

Thursday and Friday mornings, I have cafeteria duty at my elementary school. I always smile when our younger students come through the breakfast line. Their heads are at the level of the serving racks, so they have to hold their hands up to get their trays of food. I have to help them or we will have pancakes and syrup everywhere.

Topic

Class Rights & Activism

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Issue 36, Fall 2009

Speak Out for Understanding

Teaching Tolerance illustration of paper with questions about students disabilities

Students with learning disabilities create a documentary film to share their wisdom.

Topic

Ability

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Giovanni Blair McKenzie

Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Giovanni Blair McKenzie is a nationally acclaimed and award-winning advocate, speaker and writer. Giovanni is the founder of the Queer Intersections Force, a youth ambassador for the Human Rights Campaign and an advocate for the #intersectionality movement, while being a proud gender-fluid immigrant from the West Indies.

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September 21, 2016

Finding Common Ground

Wouldn’t it be productive if schools established school-wide norms for civil discourse this fall?

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December 14, 2015

Islamophobia Undermines Religious Freedom

If you don’t teach your students about Islamophobia, someone else will. These resources can help you set the record straight about a major religion that’s currently under attack.

Topic

Religion Bullying & Bias

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Civics for Democracy

To strengthen democracy in the United States, we must understand the systems of government, politics and the media. This series of resources can help.

September 14, 2024

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Issue 32, Fall 2007

Beyond the Canned Food Drive

Teaching Tolerance illustration of food can goods

More educators are turning to service-learning projects for charitable activities — and helping to foster connections between students and the human beings they aim to serve.

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Class Rights & Activism

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