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The news has been abuzz with the term sanctuary city since President Trump issued an executive order on the matter. Attorney Naomi Tsu, who directs the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Immigrant Justice Project, explains exactly what sanctuary cities are.

On rainy, dreary days, an announcement breaks into my class around 11 a.m. “Please excuse the interruption. Recess will be held indoors today.” From around the room, there are scattered cheers. My students are often happy to have indoor recess. I’m happy, too, because I see this as a positive time for my students to build friendships and interact. It wasn’t always this way.

This English teacher picked up a few tips for connecting with students. It’s all about how you speak.

Educators have an ethical obligation to teach accurately about Thanksgiving. Here are some online resources that can help.

We’re happy to introduce the educators who will serve on our advisory board for the next two years!

Primary students learn the value of questioning their social studies book.

In more than 20 years of teaching students ranging from as young as 12 to as old as 70, I have found one thing to be verifiably true: Humor positively impacts the learning environment.

Teaching Tolerance director Maureen Costello honors Julian Bond, a champion for voting rights.

Contemplation guides educators to action. Active educators lead students to compassion.