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The Road to Disaster Recovery
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, many families were devastated. Schools were closed for a week or more. Children and adults were stranded.
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How School Taught Me I Was Poor
Third grade was a bad year. Third grade was the year I learned in school that I was poor.
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Why I Teach: A Poem
For National Poetry Month, we departed from our typical prose-only style to present this special Why I Teach column.
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Starting With Community
Teaching Tolerance interim director Jennifer Holladay reflects on the birth of her daughter and the community she will grow up in.
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Dear Colleagues, You Need to Ensure Transgender Students’ Rights
A new directive on transgender students, issued today by the U.S. Departments of Education and Justice, applies to all public schools.
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How to Implement 'Speak Up At School'
Here are activities designed for educators implementing the strategies presented in Speak Up At School to create a safe school climate.
May 2, 2014
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Toolkit for "Excerpt: Getting Real About Race"
Educators often have a hard time getting real about race. This toolkit for "Excerpt: Getting Real About Race" provides questions to guide reflection and discussion on how the physical, social, legal and historical constructions of race impact students and educators.
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Community Arts Showcase
Students produce original art that conveys an anti-bias or social justice message then work with school staff to plan a public showcase of their work.
July 13, 2014
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The December Dilemma
The diverse holidays of the world present great teachable moments. Teaching Tolerance and Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding have teamed up to help teachers capitalize on these moments while recognizing and addressing the complexity of the so-called “December Dilemma.”
May 9, 2014