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Protect Campus Diversity
The Supreme Court has upheld affirmative action but, one educator points out, we still have a long way to go to achieve equity in college admissions.
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Helping Girls Find Their Voices
Girls are more likely to have low self-esteem than boys, and what happens during classroom discussions can play a role, for better or worse.
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Are Your Students Prisoners?
How educators talk about school climate can play an important role in how students feel about school.
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A Tale of Two Teachers
As your students move on to the next grade, what will they remember about you?
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Decision No. 633: Promoting Tolerance and Media Freedom on the Internet
Committed to promoting tolerance and the right to "receive and impart information," the OSCE reaffirms the need to report hate crimes on the Internet. Among other suggestions, the OSCE recommends that states review their laws regarding Internet hate speech.
October 30, 2014
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The Prince and the Rhinoceros: An Indian Tale of Speaking Kindly
The prince and his pet rhinocerous have a special friendship. He showers her with kind words until one day he lets the thought of gold get in between his and the rhino's special bond.
July 3, 2014
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Zahrah’s Hijab
As a young Muslim girl, Zahrah wore her hijab to school on what is considered to be the most important day of the week in Islam—Friday. Not everyone at Zahrah's school understands her religious traditions, but a visit from her mom changes this.
July 9, 2014
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SWOOSH!
In this story, Hani faces the decision of removing her hijab in order to play in a basketball tournament or sitting on the bench and watching the game. With the support of her teammates, she stands up to injustice and makes an important decision.
May 19, 2017
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Crossing the Gap
Students from both sides of Chicago's school-funding divide are coming together to demand equality. In the process, they're crossing barriers of race and social class.
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Catching Kids Before They Sink
Laura Sofen’s inner angry teenager guides her each day as a teacher.