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Do Something
Listen Up! PSA for Change
Students produce digital media to raise awareness and encourage change related to an anti-bias theme.
July 13, 2014
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Being Sikh in America After 9/11
On the morning of September 11, 2001, graphic novelist and Sikh Captain America Vishavjit Singh was working in his office just north of New York City. In this illustrated feature, Singh explains how the events of that day changed his life. Warning: This article includes offensive language.
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Political Leaders Owe the Children of Baltimore an Apology—and Answers
People in power have failed—and continue to fail—the children of Baltimore.
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Teach and Model Community Involvement When Disaster Strikes
When natural disasters happen, educators can use their leadership roles outside the classroom to foster collective action and teach students about the value of helping in times of need.
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Jimmie Lee Jackson
This essay details Jimmie Lee Jackson’s involvement in the voting rights movement and his violent death at the hands of Alabama state troopers.
March 10, 2016
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To Counter Racist Violence, Teach Honest History
The recent Buffalo shooting is the latest iteration of this nation’s history of anti-Black terrorism.
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Examining Identity and Assimilation
Examine identity and assimilation with an activity that asks the essential question: Was there ever a part of your identity you had to hide?
July 6, 2009
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Toolkit for 'Struggling in Suburbia'
As this Teaching Tolerance story points out, the poor represent the fastest-growing segment in our nation’s suburbs. They are immigrants who choose to locate there and formerly middle-class families who have been hit by
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Putting Feelings into Words
Emotions can be frightening for all of us, especially for children. But if students don’t have the vocabulary to express their feelings, they may turn to acting out. This fails to resolve the feelings and makes a teacher’s life much more difficult.
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When a Student Picks Up a Book
Catherine Alene reflects on the power of positive classroom experiences for our most vulnerable learners.