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The Power of Words

This short film portrays a man in need, seated on the edge of a busy street with a sign reading: "I'm blind. Please help." When a woman stops to rewrite the message on his sign, she shifts the perception of passersby.

Purplefeather

Grade Level

3-5 6-8 9-12

Topic

Ability Class

Subject

Civics

Economics

May 19, 2014

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Visual

Average Household Income

This graphic from Mother Jones depicts income inequality in the United States.

Dave Gilson and Carolyn Perot

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Class

Subject

Economics

July 24, 2014

article

Issue 23, Spring 2003

American Gothic

A new curriculum explores a disturbing side of the Progressive Era.

Topic

Bullying & Bias

article

August 23, 2016

Curtains Up! A Teacher’s 'Hamilton' Performance

Stepping way outside of his comfort zone, this teacher performed Hamilton scenes for his students, showing them the power of embracing productive discomfort and trying new things.

teaching strategy

Community Inquiry

Affirmation Interview

During Affirmation Interview, students practice verbal and non-verbal communication in the roles of “interviewer” and “interviewee.”

Grade Level

3-5

CCSS

RL.3-5.1, RI.3-5.1, SL.3-5.1

July 13, 2014

article

November 16, 2016

A (Not So) Simple Trick

In the wake of the election results, one teacher tries to help students reflect clearly on the voters who decided the election—and to maintain hope.

Topic

Bullying & Bias

article

April 21, 2014

The N-Word: Connected Through Historical Disconnect?

Dr. Neal Lester talks about meeting folks across the country who want thoughtful, informed and critical conversation about the troublesome n-word.

article

Issue 21, Spring 2002

Domestic Tranquility

The editor of Teaching Tolerance reflects on the lessons of Sept. 11.

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Multimedia

A Rare Person

In this clip, Hoʻonani’s peers express acceptance and respect for her and her “place in the middle”—a gender-fluid place. Hoʻonani also speaks about her own identity.

Dean Hamer and Joe Wilson

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity

March 20, 2015

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Literature

Lord, Lord, Why Did You Make Me Black?

This poem features two speakers, a person and God. The person questions why God made him/her black and lists the negative associations with the color. God answers by showing all the beautiful ways humans are created.

RuNett Nia Ebo

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

July 7, 2014

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