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One America for today, tomorrow and forever, Clinton says

President Clinton delivered this speech at Little Rock's Central High School during a 40th-anniversary ceremony, in which he recognized the strength, conviction,and sacrifice shown by the Little Rock Nine and their parents.

William Jefferson Clinton

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Civil Rights Movement Rights & Activism

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Civics

History

Geography

July 7, 2014

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June 5, 2017

Ally or Accomplice? The Language of Activism

A new use of the word accomplice pushed this educator to rethink her activist approaches inside and outside the classroom.

Topic

Rights & Activism

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April 18, 2019

Hate at School: March 2019

Student with a startled expression on their face

Hate incidents last month included threats and even violence. We’ve got to do better.

Topic

Religion Ability Bullying & Bias

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May 23, 2019

Hate at School: April 2019

High school-aged student with red-colored hair looking downcast and pensive.

As the end of the school year approaches, reports of hate and bias in U.S. schools haven’t slowed down.

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Issue 57, Fall 2017

A Message From Our Director

Teaching Tolerance director Maureen Costello implores educators to pass on these lessons of love in the face of hate.

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The Thrilling Tale of How Robert Smalls Seized a Confederate Ship and Sailed it to Freedom

This story is the retelling of Robert Smalls' escape from slavery with his entire family in tow. With a plan "as dangerous as it was brilliant," Smalls commandeers a Confederate ship and successfully navigates it out of Charleston's blockaded port and into the hands of the Union army.

Cate Lineburg

Grade Level

6-8

Topic

Class

Subject

History

July 31, 2018

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July 7, 2009

The History Behind Black History Month

Many educators silently wrestle with this question: Is Black History Month a window of opportunity or just a pigeonhole?

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity

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Issue 22, Fall 2002

Captured Images

A Vermont artist brings students face-to-face with her enslaved ancestors.

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August 21, 2013

Teaching the Movement, Beyond Four Famous Words

The March on Washington was more than a backdrop to “I Have a Dream.”

Topic

Rights & Activism

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November 27, 2018

More Than a Name: Teaching Historic Firsts

Jackie Robinson rounding first base at baseball game.

When teaching students about barrier breakers, don’t just teach “who”; teach “why.”

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

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