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What is the Truth About American Muslims? Sharia 19. What is Sharia? Sharia stands for Islamic or sacred law. It is an Arabic word meaning “the way” or “the path to water.” For centuries, Muslim scholars have given a

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Religion

October 11, 2012

professional development

Bullying Basics

This quick reference answers questions about bullying we hear frequently from the Learning for Justice community. The information will get you started and point you toward more in-depth resources.

Professional Development Topic

Classroom Culture

School Climate

Topic

Bullying & Bias

May 15, 2014

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Issue 58, Spring 2018

What We're Watching

Dim the lights and get ready to learn with these TT-approved films!

article

February 16, 2018

Teaching Social Justice in Elementary Music Class

With 40 minutes—or fewer—to spend with students each week, this elementary music teacher struggled to teach meaningful content. Then she began asking herself, "Who do I want my students to be when they leave my classroom?"

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Rights & Activism

article

October 10, 2019

Support LGBTQ Students and Educators as Our Rights Are Decided

Two people holding hands in front of a rainbow flag.

As the Supreme Court hears cases to decide whether federal law protects LGBTQ people from employment discrimination, one queer educator explains how his colleagues can be accomplices in the fight for LGBTQ civil rights.

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Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

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Issue 63, Fall 2019

Advice for New Social Justice Educators: "I Wish I Had Known"

Illustration of a diverse group of students being spun around on a pinwheel on a playground by a teacher of color.

The Teaching Tolerance Advisory Board shares what they’ve learned as they’ve worked for justice in schools.

article

June 2, 2020

Uprisings and Education

Protesters carrying signs that emphasize "Black Lives Matter."

An open letter from TT staff.

Topic

Rights & Activism

article

Issue 5, Fall 2023

Building a Just Future

Illustration of a person handing a plant to another person higher up.

Four transgender high school activists courageously share their stories and explain how educators and allies can help them amid the hostile attacks on their human rights.

article

January 22, 2019

What Is Settler-Colonialism?

Young white student with "Make America Great Again" hat standing in front of elderly Native American man.

A viral video of high school students and a Native elder in D.C.—and the responses that followed—shows why we need to introduce students to the concept of settler-colonialism.

Topic

Rights & Activism

professional development

'The Capacity for Connection'

In this special Q & A, educators Louise Derman-Sparks and Patricia G. Ramsey, authors of the book, What If All the Kids are White?, provide early grades educators with practical ideas on preparing white students for a multicultural world.

Professional Development Topic

Instruction

Topic

Bullying & Bias

June 30, 2017

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