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There is no “typical” rural teacher. Here’s a glimpse into the lives of three teachers in diverse, far-flung settings.

red·skin \ˈred-ˌskin\(noun) usually offensive : American IndianNote the “usually offensive” — a warning from one of the more neutral arbitrators of American English, Merriam-Webster. “Redskin” is a pejorative term, and should be used with caution, if at all.

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell has declared April Confederate History Month. His original seven-paragraph proclamation was full of paeans to grey-clad heroes but nowhere mentioned the agonies of slavery. This understandably offended African Americans, and McDonnell spent a day or so getting beat up in the media.

A weekly sampling of articles, blogs and reports relevant to TT educators.

Teaching Tolerance lost a longtime friend over the weekend.

A child's ADHD diagnosis raises one parent's concerns about the stereotypes that too often surround the disorder.

A domestic violence counselor reflects on recent assaults in our schools.

How to teach students to respectfully engage with peers of differing religious belief systems.