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April 14, 2016

Using Song Lyrics to Explore Social Commentary

Many kids listen to music as often as they possibly can. Educators can tap into students’ interests in music by teaching them to critically read the lyrics they are listening to—and promote social justice through that examination.

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July 23, 2015

Making the Space for Social Justice

This teacher believes tackling social justice issues adds something to her students’ lives—and requires more than occasional treatment.

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Issue 51, Fall 2015

What We're Reading

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

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January 17, 2014

Saying No to Social Bullying

Relational aggression is often harder for educators to spot than physical bullying—but prevention is possible.

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Bullying & Bias

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“Cornerstone” Speech

In this speech, Alexander H. Stephens justifies the Confederacy’s secession, arguing that the “cornerstone” of the Confederacy is the maintenance of the institution of slavery and the belief in the inferiority of African Americans.

Alexander H. Stephens

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6-8 9-12

Topic

Slavery

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History

January 6, 2018

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Suffragists Change Tactics in Fight for Equal Suffrage (Transcript)

This piece is to accompany Women's SuffrageWatch the video here.

November 15, 2011

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Brothers In Hope: The Story of The Lost Boys of Sudan

In this excerpt, Garang tells his story of how he became a lost boy when war destroyed his village. Walking with thousands of other orphaned boys, Garang travels thousands of dangerous miles from southern Sudan to a refugee camp in Ethiopia.

Mary Williams and R. Gregory Christie (illustrator)

Grade Level

K-2 3-5

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Race & Ethnicity

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History

September 30, 2016

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August 28, 2018

Voting and Democracy Grants Roundup: High School

Person with a "I Voted" sticker on their thumb

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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Issue 5, Fall 2023

Building Resilience Against Manipulative Disinformation

Illustration of scissors about to cut the strings attached to a person viewing their phone.

Supporting young people’s mental health and well-being is essential in addressing vulnerabilities to harmful disinformation.

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Engaging Families and Caregivers

When educators actively engage the people who are central to children’s lives outside of school, they are building networks that support students’ experiences within school as well.

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Civil Rights Movement Slavery Race & Ethnicity Rights & Activism

November 21, 2023

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