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Letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport

In this letter, President George Washington reflects on religious persecution and rejoices in prosperity and security for all religious groups. He emphasizes religious diversity as a “natural right,” not something to be merely tolerated.

George Washington

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Religion Rights & Activism

June 10, 2015

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Connected to Everything: A story from the Bitterroot Salish

“Connected to Everything” is a story written by Jennifer Greene and published in the Fall 2009 issue of Teaching Tolerance. This story is adapted from a traditional tale of the Bitterroot Salish, a Native American tribe in Montana.

Jennifer Greene

Grade Level

K-2 3-5

Subject

History

July 2, 2014

teaching strategy

Exploring Texts Through Read Alouds

Liberation Literature and Counter-narratives

This strategy exposes students to literature that places out-group identities at the center of the curriculum.

Grade Level

K-2

CCSS

RI.K-1.1

July 13, 2014

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Issue 49, Spring 2015

Doing History in Buncombe County

A community gets to know its own stories—past and present—through the study of slave deeds.

Topic

Rights & Activism

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May 11, 2017

When Teachers Read the World

A teacher book group dedicated to reading diverse literature for young people and adults can foster cultural competence and support anti-bias teaching.

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Issue 56, Summer 2017

Bringing Black Lives Matter Into the Classroom | Part II

Hand holding a cell phone in the classroom with a photo of a BLM protest on the screen

Educator Jamilah Pitts introduces ways to discuss Black Lives Matter across all grade levels.

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Issue 39, Spring 2011

Social Media in the Schoolhouse

Illustration of a small schoolhouse next to a tree

Twitter, Google Docs and their cousins shrink the spaces between cultures even as they expand the reach of a typical classroom. How can you use them to promote social justice?

Topic

Rights & Activism

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July 6, 2021

Students Say Teach the Truth

TT Award Winner Elizabeth Kleinrock with her students

An LFJ award winner centers her students’ perspectives in the current conversation about racism, social justice education and the need for an inclusive national narrative.

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

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Growing Together: Building a Just Future

When we cultivate the values of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI) in young children, we create steppingstones toward resisting hate and strengthening democracy. Growing Together: For Children and Families is LFJ’s new series, with learning activities, stories and book recommendations for children.

Exploring Identity and Commonalities
Celebrating African and Indigenous Cultures
Connecting With Literature

September 2, 2024

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March 26, 2018

Five Things for Educators to Keep in Mind After March for Our Lives

This weekend's #MarchforOurLives demonstrations in Washington, D.C., and around the world show the power of student activism. This TT staffer and former elementary teacher has some recommendations for talking with students about the march.

Topic

Rights & Activism

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