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December 16, 2011

Giving the Gift of a College Education

One of the most powerful gifts we can give our children—for the future of our nation—is a college education. It may, in fact, be the most powerful gift. For so many of our country’s greatest success stories, the golden ticket that launched the inspiring life was the chance to go to college.

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Class

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Issue 43, Spring 2013

Mimi's Moms

Teaching Tolerance illustration of girl intersected by a female relationship sign

Creating welcoming classrooms for young children of LGBT families.

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Gender & Sexual Identity

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January 11, 2017

Teaching the Inauguration

Struggling with how to address the upcoming inauguration in your classroom? Consider teaching about inaugural history.

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The Little Rock Nine and the Children’s Movement

This lesson focuses on questions of justice and the role youth have played in social and political movements. By reading a combination of primary and secondary sources, students will learn how the Little Rock Nine came to play their important role. These teenagers’ participation in school integration stemmed not from the prodding of the parents or activists, but from within themselves.

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9-12

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Rights & Activism

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Reading & Language Arts

Social Studies

Civics

History

September 11, 2012

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Issue 52, Spring 2016

Toolkit for “Supermom Saves the Day”

“Supermom Saves the Day” tells the story of a young girl who faces gender stereotypes on the school playground. This toolkit structures a guided reading of the story and can be used for grades 3–8.

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Issue 53, Summer 2016

Teaching at the Intersections

Illustration of child surrounded by colorful geometric patterns

Honor and teach about your students’ multiple identities.

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July 24, 2014

The Zero Effect

As teachers, it is our job to set kids up to succeed, not to fail. Changing some of our grading practices is a good place to start.

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Issue 28, Fall 2005

Teaching the Holocaust

An Ohio educator finds passionate opposition from some surprising corners.

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Religion Bullying & Bias

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March 21, 2019

What Is the Model Minority Myth?

The myth of the “model minority” is pervasive. It does real damage. And Asian American students aren’t the only ones it harms.

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Bullying & Bias

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April 9, 2018

Youth—United! #Enough in Chicago, Illinois

Alex King #Enough | March for Our Lives | TT Interview

We reached out to students from around the United States who are working to keep their schools safe from gun violence. This time, we caught up with senior Alex King, Peace Warrior and leader with Good Kids, Mad City at North Lawndale College Prep High School.

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Rights & Activism

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