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The Treasure of Walter Dean Myers
Walter Dean Myers’ treasure to us was his gift of beautiful writing, with its poignant life lessons and heart-wrenching stories.
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Complexities of Complexion…Revisited
This educator reflects on a blog she wrote for Teaching Tolerance in 2014—and finds herself confronting the same misperceptions from others about her culture and worldview.
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Families Have Much to Share
Use these ideas to include the religious and nonreligious diversity of students’ home lives in your practice.
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Seven Native American Films for High School Teachers
Films are a dynamic way to incorporate accurate instruction and promote cultural awareness of contemporary Native American experiences. Check out this recommended list.
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Toolkit for Hate in the Hallways
Visual imagery is a powerful way to work for as well as against justice. In this toolkit, teachers will learn ways to help students express their love and appreciation of others by engaging visual arts and design.
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Voting in Your Town
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).
October 3, 2016
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Open the Door to a Safe Learning Environment
Counselor Torrye Reeves believes there are three keys to keeping parents involved with their kids at school: communication, communication, communication.
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Tell it to the President
The winner of the 2012 presidential election will face huge challenges when it comes to education. So we asked our readers to tell this year’s candidates why students matter, what they need and how to improve schools.
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"Radical Optimism"
Being optimistic is more than a character trait for Chad Donohue—it's a guiding principle and a way of life.
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A Message From Our Director
Teaching Tolerance director Maureen Costello reminds us that storytelling can conquer fears.