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Rebel Yells

Like many schools being called on to reconsider their mascot, the University of Mississippi convenes a student-run committee to find a replacement for theirs—a Confederate soldier.

Robbie Brown

Grade Level

9-12

Subject

Civics

History

Geography

July 5, 2014

student task

Do Something

Students use online resources to analyze current voter registration and turnout rates in their state and local community. They also explore potential roadblocks to the voting process (e.g., felon disenfranchisement and voter fraud).

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

October 3, 2016

lesson

Different Colors of Beauty

The overall goal of these lessons is to help students develop their racial or ethnic identities in a safe and open classroom environment. Each lesson capitalizes on a slightly different modality of learning. The lessons

Grade Level

K-2 3-5

Subject

Reading & Language Arts

Social Studies

SEL

Arts

ELL / ESL

September 2, 2011

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June 11, 2018

What I Finally Learned in My Silence

Students rushing through the hallways in school | Teaching Tolerance

This teacher participated in GLSEN’s National Day of Silence for years, but during the 2018 event, she gained incredible perspective. This is her reflection.

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

article

November 14, 2011

2011 Teaching Tolerance Award Winners

Teaching Tolerance recognized five outstanding educators with the first-ever Teaching Tolerance Award for Excellence in Culturally Responsive Teaching on Dec. 9th in Washington, D.C.

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Community Organizing, Youth Leadership and SNCC

Episode 13, Season 3 In this episode, we talk with movement veteran Courtland Cox about lessons from the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and his own development as a young organizer of the Emmett Till

February 22, 2021

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July 3, 2013

Reflection on Student Engagement

After the re-evaluation of a lesson, this teacher was able to connect with students on a much deeper level.

article

February 20, 2018

Walkouts, Marches and the Desire to 'Do Something': What You Need to Know About Stoneman Douglas Activism

Student Activism | Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Image by Joe Raedle/Getty Images | Teaching Tolerance

After the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, courageous survivors have inspired a groundswell of activism and advocacy. Here's what you need to know—and what you can do, no matter your situation.

Topic

Rights & Activism

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January 21, 2020

Future Voters Project: Best Practices for High School Voter Registration Drives

Teacher of color guiding student of color over their shoulder in a classroom setting.

Getting ready to lead a voter registration drive at your school? Here are five tips for getting started.

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Issue 4, Spring 2023

Time Spent Building Community Is Never Time Wasted

Illustration of people building a room together.

LFJ Deputy Director Hoyt Phillips offers insight into the significance of intentional and consistent relationship building—inside the classroom and beyond.

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