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Catching Kids Before They Sink
Laura Sofen’s inner angry teenager guides her each day as a teacher.
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Inspections
Medical and legal inspections were the first of many tests immigrants would have to pass on their arduous journey to establish lives in the United States.
July 7, 2014
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School Days for Transgender Youth
It can be difficult for gender-non-conforming students to navigate school—but there are things you can do to help.
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Donald Trump Jr., Sexual Harassment and Our Schools
Recent news of some troubling comments reveals two false assumptions: that teaching kindergarten isn’t work and that sexual harassment isn’t a problem in schools.
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"We Don't Use That Language Anymore"
A leadership program helps Maine students confront the culture of verbal abuse.
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Introducing the Fall 2018 Issue of Teaching Tolerance Magazine
Our Fall issue has something for everyone. Whether you want to take action in support of undocumented students and families, update your understanding of white privilege, learn about a new lynching memorial’s haunting history lesson, or help your students identify as voters from a young age, these stories offer the background you need to get informed and involved in the issues that affect your students’ lives.
- What Is White Privilege, Really?
- A Museum. A Memorial. A Message.
- Closing the Diversity Gap
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Leadership
As advocates for social justice, educators shape curriculum and demonstrate leadership inside and outside the classroom.
May 26, 2023
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Growing Up with Abriendo Puertas
This piece accompanies the Teaching Tolerance article "Opening Doors on the Border."
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Immigrant Charter Schools: A Better Choice?
Charter schools tailored to the needs of newly arrived immigrants are getting a lot of attention. But are they working? And will they lead to a new kind of segregation?
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Personal Connections Empower Students
I just started my sixth year teaching high school English. This year began with the same question as always: “How will I empower the young women in my classroom this year?”