article
A Message From Our Director
Teaching Tolerance director Maureen Costello honors Julian Bond, a champion for voting rights.
2,667 Results
article
Lasting Lessons from the Montgomery Bus Boycott
The time had come. It was Dec. 1, 1955, when Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on the Montgomery public bus. This act led to Parks’ arrest, ignited the Montgomery Bus Boycott and ushered in the new civil rights movement.
article
“Above all, do no harm”
Some things that happen in school are just not right. It’s not right for a six-year old boy to be handcuffed and shackled to a chair by an armed security officer because he “acted up” in school.
article
Portfolio Activity for “Out of Bounds”
Sports rivalries can energize school spirit. But keeping events respectful takes a dynamic blend of foresight, leadership and buy-in from the community.
article
Reframing Classroom Management
Chaotic classrooms distract students and lead to educator burnout. Our toolkit can help you consider a fresh approach to classroom management.
article
Pro Tip: Get Students in the Mix
Take our advice: Give students a leading role in organizing your Mix event.
article
Looking Beyond Oct. 29
Help tolerance and inclusion last. Plan follow-up events to Mix It Up at Lunch Day!
article
“But I want to sit with my friends!”
Students may push back against sitting and eating with someone new. Be ready with a few key tools and phrases.
teaching strategy
Close and Critical Reading
Think Aloud
Think Aloud requires readers to stop during their reading to think, reflect and discuss their process. Readers talk about skipping text, rereading, searching back in the text for information, questioning, clarifying, summarizing, making connections, reflecting, predicting and visualizing.
July 19, 2014
article
What We're Watching
Dim the lights and get ready to learn with these TT-approved films!