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June 7, 2017

Will This Solve School Segregation in NYC Schools?

New York City Schools revealed its much-anticipated plan for increasing diversity and access in its public schools. But some critics say it doesn’t go far enough or name the true issue at hand.

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Class Rights & Activism

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November 2, 2012

Arrowwood Elementary School Mixes It Up on YouTube!

As part of Mix it Up at Lunch Day, Arrowwood Elementary School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado provided students with a series of ice-breakers to spice up the conversation and help create new friendships. The Douglas County School District’s video of the event shows what Mix It Up is all about!

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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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December 7, 2010

Little Rock Revisited: 40th Anniversary of Integration at Central High

Black students everywhere made history as pioneers paving the way for racial integration in their hometowns.

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Issue 55, Spring 2017

Immigrant and Refugee Children: A Guide for Educators and School Support Staff

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Now, more than ever, these vulnerable students need advocates in schools.

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Immigration

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April 3, 2012

Announcing the 2012 Mix It Up at Lunch Model Schools

Teaching Tolerance has named 77 schools—25 more than last year—from across the country as Mix It Up Model Schools for their exemplary efforts to foster respect and understanding among their students and throughout their campuses during the 2011-12 school year.

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August 28, 2018

Voting and Democracy Grants Roundup: High School

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TT Voting and Democracy Grants fund projects that encourage students to become empowered advocates for voting in their communities. Here are a few of our favorite projects happening this fall in high schools across the country.

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Rights & Activism

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May 28, 2019

Pledge Laws: Controlling Protest and Patriotism in Schools

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It’s time to revisit students’ rights and what freedom really looks like.

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Gender Savvy: Creating an Inclusive School Climate

Join Learning for Justice as we address these concerns with the support of Johanna Eager, director of Welcoming Schools. During this informative, interactive and insightful conversation, she'll share her expertise in bias-based bullying in schools, with emphasis on intersectionality, gender and LGBT inclusivity.

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Gender & Sexual Identity

January 20, 2016

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Analyzing the State of School Climates Across the Country

We previously reported on the effect of the 2016 election on U.S. schools. Our survey results indicated that feelings of fear and mistrust—and incidents of bias and bigotry—were on the rise. Now, we're asking: What has changed? This edition of The Moment features snapshots from schools around the country.

The Election, One Year Later: Stories From Anthropologists of Education
Hate at School: December 2017

January 18, 2018

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