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Young readers’ editions can change the way we teach history.

A recent hospital stay led this educator to reflect on the ways in which she does—and does not—truly see her students.

This week as the 10th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, I plan to gather my third-, fourth- and fifth-graders around me. I will tell them, "Our country is a beautiful place." I’ll keep this in mind as I think of the moments when we were clearly afraid.

Most of us hold stereotypes about our country’s different regions—and even individual states. These biases, writer Carrie Kilman points out, originate in, or are shaped in part by, the media. And we are being exposed to

The editor of Teaching Tolerance writes on music education.

The editor of Teaching Tolerance explores the ins and outs of social boundaries at school.

Guidelines for a simple, respectful approach to religious diversity

Nearly a week after the election, school leaders around the country are confronting increasingly volatile school environments. Teaching Tolerance Director Maureen Costello offers several suggestions for how to keep schools safe.

Each March 7, Stephanie and her husband John will invite immediate family members to the house to celebrate their son, Alexander, now 3. And every year, she’ll ask people not to bring gifts, but she knows the grandparents will not listen. She will serve cake. Friends will send cards and messages of congratulations. Pictures will be taken and loaded into photo albums.

An eventful taxi ride home after a challenging day gave this teacher perspective on her life’s work.