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Making Space for Tough Talks in Class
One teacher reflects on his first year in the classroom and the importance of trusting students with critical topics.
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Learning to Save Ourselves
When a book characterizes problematic “white savior” tropes, how can it be used to effectively question those concepts with students?
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A Message From Our Director
In the aftermath of tragedy, TT director Maureen Costello wants to nurture students who welcome newcomers.
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LGBTQ and Muslim Are Not Dichotomous Identities
Many people in United States hold the mistaken belief that LGBTQ people and Muslims are fundamentally at odds. As educators, we can teach the reality that LGBTQ Muslims exist and honor the voices of this identity group.
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Media Literacy Is Vital for Informed Decision-Making
Media literacy — being able to access, analyze and evaluate information for accuracy and reliability across a variety of mediums — is crucial for us to make informed decisions.
October 4, 2024
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Gender-Affirming Care: What It Is and Why It's Necessary
The willingness to learn, the active step of acknowledging and affirming LGBTQ+ students, and empathy in recognizing the difficulties for the young person help create safer spaces for trans and nonbinary children.
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Our Votes Matter: Action Steps in Planning to Vote
This Civics for Democracy learning resource provides action steps for participating in today’s election process.
September 13, 2024
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In Public
For some people, speaking up in public feels more difficult than any other setting. For others, speaking up in public — to strangers who have no power or ties to one's home or work life — feels easier.
July 21, 2009
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At Work
The workplace is, for some, the only place they experience diversity. For those who live in segregated neighborhoods, attend segregated houses of worship or take part in segregated hobbies or activities, work becomes the only place they interact with people of varied and diverse backgrounds. It often is, for these people, a testing ground.
July 20, 2009
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Toxic Masculinity Is Bad for Everyone: Why Teachers Must Disrupt Gender Norms Every Day
While we as a society work together for solutions to end mass violence, we educators need to rethink how we teach masculinity through our deeds and actions.