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Digital Tools as a Mechanism for Active Citizenship
In this lesson, students will explore how technology can be a useful tool for active citizenship.
October 3, 2017
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Segregation by Design
Our national understanding of segregation is incomplete unless we face the history of residential redlining. Richard Rothstein, author of 'Color of Law,' explains why.
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'Because I Had a Turban'
In almost every public school in the United States, attitudes and behaviors in the classroom presume an unacknowledged, yet pervasive, Christian norm. How does this affect students who are not Christian?
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From Awareness to Action
Young people make great political activists. How can you get them involved in fighting for issues that matter?
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Girls’ Attitudes About STEM Careers: Similarities and Differences Among Race/Ethnic Groups
This lesson presents excerpts from a recent Girl Scouts Research Institute study showing girls may be more interested in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers than previously thought. Students compare and contrast white, African-American and Hispanic girls’ perceptions of STEM fields.
April 6, 2012
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Toolkit for "Immigrant and Refugee Children: A Guide for Educators and School Support Staff"
Support and affirm your immigrant students with these resources.
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By Virtue of Being Human
December 10, 1998, marked the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Classrooms around the country participated in a yearlong commemoration by exploring human rights issues across the curriculum.
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What We're Reading
Our book reviews can help you keep your practice fresh and informed.
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What We’re Reading
The Teaching Tolerance staff reviews the latest in culturally aware literature and resources, offering the best picks for professional development and teachers of all grades.
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Toolkit for Girls, Interrupted
As “Girls, Interrupted” documents, girls now account for 30 percent of juvenile arrests and 15 percent of juvenile incarceration—making them the fastest-growing demographic in the juvenile justice system. But they are the least talked about. This toolkit offers a list of resources that educators can consult to expand their knowledge about at-risk girls and build gender-responsive practices to support their needs.