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Methods Courses

Building on what students have learned in foundations courses, methods courses tend to focus more closely on processes and procedures for teaching specific student populations or for teaching specific disciplines. This

October 24, 2018

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April 3, 2018

What Does the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Mean to You?

For many educators, the 50th anniversary of Dr. King’s assassination prompted reflection on how he and the causes he championed continue to shape our lives.

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Rights & Activism

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April 29, 2019

Social Justice in Science Class

Lightbulbs drawn in yellow and white chalk on a chalkboard.

In science classes, we teach students to think carefully about the relationship between observation and hypothesis. Let’s encourage them to use that thinking to create a more just world.

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Bullying & Bias

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August 7, 2019

Intersectional Identities: Do Educators Empower or Oppress?

Photo of author Maryam Asenuga's necklace in Arabic

In addressing intersecting identities, educators can contribute to students’ empowerment—or oppression. One TT intern reflects on her experiences as a Black, female, Muslim student.

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Religion Gender & Sexual Identity

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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.

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Ability

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February 13, 2013

Master Parent-Teacher Teambuilding

The parent-teacher relationship doesn’t have to be stressful. Here are a few ways to make the process easier.

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Discussing #BBQBecky, #PermitPatty and #LivingWhileBlack

The summer of 2018 saw black children reported to police for swimming, selling water and mowing lawns. Studies show the same bias that attributes sinister motives to these kids is evident in classrooms as well. What are you doing to ensure your students don't have to worry about #LivingWhileBlack at school?

Is There a #BBQBecky or #PermitPatty in Your Classroom?
Is Implicit Bias Racist?
Reframing Classroom Management

July 2, 2018

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December 1, 2015

TT Awardee Spotlight: Amber Strong Makaiau

The application window for the 2016 Teaching Tolerance Award for Excellence in Teaching closes on December 15. Read how this award has impacted Amber Strong Makaiau, a 2011 awardee.

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Issue 28, Fall 2005