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March 1, 2018

We Rest Our Case: American Slavery Is Widely Mistaught

Abolitionists William Still, Sojourner Truth, William Loyd Garrison, unidentified male and female slaves, and Black Union soldiers in front of American flag

After hearing from skeptics about our Teaching Hard History report findings, TT Director Maureen Costello came across striking new evidence that the project is necessary.

Topic

Slavery

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Issue 6, Fall 2024

Inspiring Hope: A Conversation With Maud Dahme

Maud Dahme, Holocaust survivor and educator, emphasizes the importance of survivor testimony in learning from the past and uplifts our shared humanity.

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Informational

The Kidnapping Case: Narrative of the Seizure and Recovery of Solomon Northrup

This is an 1853 newspaper account of Solomon Northup’s experiences and the trials of those involved in his kidnapping and enslavement.

New York Times

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Slavery

Subject

Civics

History

December 15, 2017

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Literature

Hercules’ Daughter

Young Delia learns a hard lesson from her papa about what it means to be enslaved on George Washington’s plantation.

Glenda Armand

Grade Level

3-5 6-8

Topic

Slavery

Subject

History

Economics

January 7, 2019

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January 16, 2019

Hate at School: December 2018

Young person of color in visible distress sitting with their back against a wall, hand on their head.

Holiday cheer and a winter break didn’t prevent hate incidents from happening at school.

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Bullying & Bias

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Issue 63, Fall 2019

Teaching Kindness Isn’t Enough

Illustration of several kids gathered around an adult holding the scales of justice.

Teaching kindness is a staple of elementary practice, but that isn’t the same as teaching justice.

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January 10, 2020

Teach This: Regulating Protest at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Tommie Smith and John Carlos raise their fists at a 1968 Olympic medal ceremony.

Analyze news of the recent announcement banning athlete protest at the Olympics to discuss protest and the power of individual voice with students.

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March 17, 2021

Responding to Anti-Asian Violence and Georgia Shootings

A single lit candle surrounded by darkness.

After a shooting spree in Georgia took the lives of eight people—including six Asian American women—it’s important to pause, check in and prioritize care.

Topic

Class Gender & Sexual Identity

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Issue 57, Fall 2017

A Message From Our Director

Teaching Tolerance director Maureen Costello implores educators to pass on these lessons of love in the face of hate.

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Zaretta Hammond is a writer and consultant who specializes in the science of teaching and learning. “Becoming culturally responsive starts with showing genuine caring that recognizes the unique gifts and talents of every

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Immigration

July 5, 2017

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