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November 3, 2016

Being a Good Sport When the Race Is Rigged

After hearing talk of the presidential election being rigged, this teacher, swim coach and TT Award winner began reflecting on a race that actually is rigged—the one his students face every day.

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Issue 47, Summer 2014

Meet the Mix It Up at Lunch Day Model Schools

Students from different racial and ethnics get together

Get great ideas for your school's Mix event!

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Issue 48, Fall 2014

BYOD? [Bring Your Own Device]

Illustration Students with they devices at class

Relying on personal devices at school raises serious equity questions.

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Class

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June 10, 2014

Building School Culture Where All Kids Feel Special

In a world where competition awards few people on the backs of many, school awards can be redesigned to prioritize equity.

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Bullying & Bias

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March 3, 2014

Old Problem, New Approach

Heritage months offer opportunities to model yearlong inclusive teaching practices.

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December 17, 2014

Working for the Common Good

One way to encourage young people to be concerned about the common good is to teach them about “the commons.”

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Issue 56, Summer 2017

What We're Reading

Teaching Tolerance loves to read! Check out a few of our favorite books for diverse readers and educators.

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Issue 58, Spring 2018

Why Mendez Still Matters

Meet the school desegregation case that still affects ELL instruction today.

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A Personal Mission: Sammy Younge Jr.

Although raised in a prosperous and prestigious African-American home in Tuskegee, Ala., Sammy Younge found himself drawn most to the civil rights movement. While the cause cost him his life, his actions and determination helped to transform this Southern city.

Learning for Justice Staff

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6-8 9-12

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Civil Rights Movement Class

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History

July 31, 2018

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March 14, 2019

Students Know the College-Admissions System Is Rigged

Students rushing through the hallways in school | Teaching Tolerance

When news of the college-admissions cheating scandal broke this week, young people knew it was wrong and many weren’t surprised. Here’s how you can help them tap into their power in spite of it.

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Bullying & Bias

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