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A Standard to Sustain
Vermont students claim their legacy of participatory democracy.
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What Is the School-to-Prison Pipeline, and How Do We Disrupt It?
Understanding how school discipline policies can contribute to the school-to-prison pipeline is essential for educators and families. Harsh punishments, automatic out-of-class time and police involvement for discipline can push young people out of classrooms and into the criminal legal system. But educators, parents and caregivers can help to change this harmful system by advocating for and implementing practices that prioritize mental health and well-being.
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Helping Kids When Their Parents Won’t
Active parents make a teacher’s job much easier. They check up on homework assignments, help with discipline and guarantee that education is valued.
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Section II: Classroom Culture
Best Practices for Serving English Language Learners and Their Families
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Impact of Youth Vote (Transcript)
This transcript accompanies the "Impact of Youth Vote" lesson.
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An Ex-Slaveholder's View of the Negro Question in the South
Written in 1900, this text presents the views of a former enslaver about the value of slavery for those enslaved.
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Toolkit for "A Remote Control for Learning"
In "A Remote Control for Learning," Gene Luen Yang explains how students with different learning styles can benefit when instruction includes graphic novels and comics. Use this classroom activity to see how comics can
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Supporting Student Action
Educators play a valuable role as adult allies to youth organizing for social justice.
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“What’s in a Name?”
In this elementary, school-level grant, students learn about each others’ names and their meanings, and they brainstorm strategies for respectfully approaching unfamiliar names.
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What We're Reading
Teaching Tolerance loves to read! Check out a few of our favorite books for diverse readers and educators.