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Camilla was drawing a doll she was planning to get with her parents over the weekend. She was talking to herself in sing-song tones as she drew the doll, some of her clothes and her own house. Across the table sat Tommy; he heard Camilla talking about the doll she was about to get. He exclaimed, almost as joyfully, “Hey! I’m going to get a doll too!” The two began to chat about the types of dolls they were going to get. Across the room, another boy, busily building with blocks, said in a voice that reached across the room, “You are getting a doll?” A look of confusion spread across his face.

A recent issue of Teaching Tolerance magazine addressed two subjects that I see converging in news stories from around the country – intolerant attitudes toward students who are atheist and teachers using their positions to bully students.

Beth Hammett found out the hard way that most good things in education hang on giving people second chances.

Mindfulness a not only a great tool to help students focus, but it also helps educators to be more culturally responsive.

When a neighbor makes a racist comment, Annie and Beth must find the courage to speak up.

Join the movement to prevent bullying!

This literacy unit allows ESL students to understand their learning styles while helping the school better understand their students.

Controversy over a team name opens a national dialogue about race, identity and what’s in a name.

This teacher was worried about explaining her crutches to her class, but the third-graders taught her a lesson in acceptance.

Having trouble talking about death with students? These resources can help.