article
Speaking of Digital Literacy…
Understanding how the brain processes information can help students unravel the origins of fake news and other mysteries of the internet.
1,401 Results
article
Puerto Rico: Decency, Outrage and Collective Power
A Teaching Tolerance Advisory Board member encourages us to bring the lessons of the Puerto Rico protests into our practice and our classrooms this year.
text
Informational
In the City of Brotherly Love
“The Irish and the English share a long legacy of conflict.” And this conflict extended across the Atlantic Ocean to the New World as a wave of Catholic immigrants arrived in the United States in the 1820s.
May 22, 2017
article
Crossing Borders/Border Crossings
The depth and clarity of a teacher's multicultural lens can make — or break — immigrant students' ability to learn.
article
Waiting for Tiana: Prioritizing Cultural Diversity in Literature
Recalling a chance encounter with a Princess Tiana shampoo bottle led this educator to reflect on the importance of diverse children’s books.
article
article
What We're Watching
Dim the lights and get ready to learn with these TT-approved films!
the moment
Indigenous Peoples Day 2018
Indigenous Peoples Day—still observed as Columbus Day in most states—is just a few days away. Use it as an opportunity to set the record straight about Native history and the experiences of Native people today. This edition of The Moment features resources to help you do it.
- Reconsider Columbus Day
- Q&A: Native Knowledge 360°
- With and About: Inviting Contemporary American Indian Peoples Into the Classroom
article
Teaching Social Justice in Elementary Music Class
With 40 minutes—or fewer—to spend with students each week, this elementary music teacher struggled to teach meaningful content. Then she began asking herself, "Who do I want my students to be when they leave my classroom?"
article
Set in Stone
How do monuments that venerate individuals who promoted hate and bigotry affect our efforts to create a more tolerant society?