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What We’re Reading
Teaching Tolerance loves to read! Check out a few of our favorite books for diverse readers and educators.
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Teaching as Activism, Teaching as Care
I have begun to feel helpless during this time. But I never felt helpless as a teacher.
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Disability Is Diversity
Embracing diversity means accepting disability as a part of the total human experience and being intentional about practices that remove barriers to learning so all children can thrive.
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From Mourning to Action
After this weekend’s shootings in El Paso and Dayton, we ask: How do educators keep tragedy and terror from overwhelming them as they fight for justice?
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Slavery Simulations: Just Don't
We're saddened by the news of yet another classroom lesson on slavery involving a troubling simulation—but we're not surprised. Our research has shown some common pitfalls when teaching and learning about slavery. In this edition of The Moment, we explain why mock auctions—along with simulations of the Middle Passage—do more harm than good, and we provide resources for teaching this history more effectively.
- Another Slavery Simulation: We Can and Must Do Better
- Teaching Hard History: Building Better Lessons About Slavery
- Teaching Hard History Podcast Series
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Introducing the Fall 2018 Issue of Teaching Tolerance Magazine
Our Fall issue has something for everyone. Whether you want to take action in support of undocumented students and families, update your understanding of white privilege, learn about a new lynching memorial’s haunting history lesson, or help your students identify as voters from a young age, these stories offer the background you need to get informed and involved in the issues that affect your students’ lives.
- What Is White Privilege, Really?
- A Museum. A Memorial. A Message.
- Closing the Diversity Gap
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Modeling Democracy
In West Virginia, many teachers are frustrated with the state legislature's attitude toward public education. By taking collective action with a statewide strike, these teachers model for students how to stand up and speak out for their rights.
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Just Human
A recent hospital stay led this educator to reflect on the ways in which she does—and does not—truly see her students.
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The First Issue of ‘Learning for Justice’ Magazine Is Here!
At this critical moment in K-12 education, we’re thrilled to introduce the inaugural issue of Learning for Justice magazine. Our Fall 2021 issue highlights key lessons learned from this past year—lessons that the education community can carry forward to help create safe and inclusive learning spaces. Be inspired by messages of hope, solidarity and activism that can aid in the transformational work needed to create the just future that all students deserve.
- A Message From Our Director
- We Can Create Change Together
- Envisioning School Safety Without Police