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Walter Sherrill made chemistry cool. He was the sort of refined man who seemed to glide across a room. His voice never rose above a quiet tone, and he wore a mostly stern expression on a peaceful countenance as he explained scientific equations. I cherished the rare times he smiled—or on occasion—chuckled at the ludicrous conclusions of his high school students.

While reading and listening to the reflections of the high school seniors he teaches, one educator finds himself troubled by the persistence of outdated gender norms.

A statement from a student about people “being fake” prompted this afterschool educator to talk openly about her own experiences with friendship and identity.

Think Mix It Up can’t work at your school? This counselor at a school for students with a variety of special needs says it can.

Laura Sofen’s inner angry teenager guides her each day as a teacher.

Relational aggression is often harder for educators to spot than physical bullying—but prevention is possible.

An Ohio school district with a high percentage of Amish students learns the value of respect and compromise.

The Spring and Summer issues of Teaching Tolerance sparked tremendous response—from a critique of our latest cover story to praise for the art that enlivens our pages.

Changing your attitude can change your classroom.

Creating a welcoming environment for teachers of color is key to narrowing the student-teacher diversity gap.