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Returning to the Place of Origin
Educator Gerardo Muñoz on the critical importance of centering community—this school year more than ever.
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Heat and Light
The editor of Teaching Tolerance reflects on recent church burnings.
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The Power of Personal Narrative
When I announced the annual personal narrative assignment, my students groaned. Every year I get the same response. Most of my students would rather write fantasy or even research papers than compose a story about something real, but the state standard in Oregon requires the narrative.
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Do's and Don'ts of Teaching Black History
How do you ensure students get the most out of black history and Black History Month? Here are some suggestions.
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Put Abilities on the Multicultural Spectrum
Three tips for making sure your classroom is inclusive of students with a variety of abilities.
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Word Work
Word Wall
A word wall is an organized display of vocabulary words drawn from the texts students are reading.
July 19, 2014
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Meet the Finalists!
Learn more about the 10 finalists for the Teaching Tolerance Award for Excellence in Teaching.
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Toolkit: Peace-Building Circles
Transforming discipline practices requires commitment to processes that strengthen relationships among individuals and connections within communities.
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Rigoberta Menchú
Rigoberta Menchú has dedicated her life to fighting the injustices faced by the people of Guatemala and educating the world on the concept of indigenous people and fighting for their interests.
August 9, 2017
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Advocating for Teaching Honest History: What Educators Can Do
[2023] This guide offers resources and tools for teaching honest history in the classroom and strategies for advocating for honest history education.
October 3, 2022