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You Spoke, We Listened
The Spring and Summer issues of Teaching Tolerance sparked tremendous response—from a critique of our latest cover story to praise for the art that enlivens our pages.
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The First Americans
The Grand Council Fire of American Indians wrote this letter in response to the Chicago mayor's 1927 campaign against the use of British textbooks in public schools. The letter condemns the misrepresentation of Native American history in schools.
July 3, 2014
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i will be chosen
i will be chosen is an anthem for all middle schoolers who knows what it feels like to be left out. Now, they’ll know what it feels like to be included and to win, in more ways than one.
July 9, 2014
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Beyond the Little Rock Nine
Help students connect history to the present by including lesser-known events and milestones when you teach the history of school integration.
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Teaching About King’s Radical Approach to Social Justice
While Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s work is often sugarcoated, it’s important to teach that King championed economic justice and taught Black self-love while also pushing back against neutrality, imperialism and systemic racism.
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Why the 1965 Voting Rights Act Is Crucial for Democracy
The 1965 Voting Rights Act — a landmark federal law that removed barriers and affirmed the right to vote for millions of African Americans — remains essential for ensuring equal access to the ballot.
August 1, 2025
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Latino Civil Rights Timeline, 1903 to 2006
This timeline is used with "Understanding the History of Latino Civil Rights" and "Exploring the History of Latino Civil Rights" lessons.
July 6, 2017
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Toolkit for "This Is Not a Drill"
Use the resources and suggestions in this toolkit to assist students and family members who may be at risk of ICE detainment or already in an immigrant detention center.
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Learning from the Civil Rights Movement: The 1963 March on Washington
This critical election year, remember that the right to vote was achieved through the struggles, risks and sacrifices of ordinary people. Learn from our history, vote and help to mobilize others in your community.
- The 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
- Learning from the Civil Rights Movement
- The Civil Rights Movement: 10 Key Concepts
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Teaching Hard History: Building Better Lessons About Slavery
Join Learning for Justice for a deep dive into our one-of-a-kind classroom resource A Framework for Teaching American Slavery.