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In Our Own Words
Asian-American students give voice to the challenges of living in two cultures.
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Transforming School Culture To Address Antisemitism and Islamophobia
Resources and recommendations for being intentional about constructing supportive and inclusive learning spaces to address antisemitism and Islamophobia. (Part 2 of a 2-part series)
October 17, 2024
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The Promise of Inclusive Education
Inclusive education builds critical thinking—the intellectual tools for reflection, continuous inquiry, constructive dialogue and the possibility of changing one’s perspective—and is an essential lever for democracy.
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How Are You Affirming Your Nonbinary Students and Colleagues?
July 14 is International Nonbinary People’s Day, a perfect time to ensure you're acknowledging and including nonbinary identities in the work you do. These resources can help you further understand nonbinary identities, show up for nonbinary youth and create more inclusive school environments for nonbinary educators.
- Let’s Talk About Nonbinary
- Supporting Nonbinary Educators in the Workplace
- Being There for Nonbinary Youth
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Toolkit for LGBT Best Practices
From December 1993 through September 2011, the U.S. military allowed gay and lesbian service members to serve in the armed forces as long as they didn’t disclose their sexual orientation. This policy is commonly referred
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Stream ‘Bibi,’ our Newest Film
Teaching Tolerance’s new streaming classroom film, Bibi, is a story about the intersection of family, identity and belonging. As TT Senior Writer Cory Collins writes, Bibi explores “the beauty and conflict that can arise as we move between languages, places and societal expectations.” Help students explore their identities with this moving film and accompanying lessons for grades 6-12.
- Bibi
- ‘Bibi,’ Complete Sentences and the Stories Students Need
- ‘Bibi’ Lesson 1: What Makes Us Who We Are?
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Creating a Society Rooted in Justice: Q&A with Britt Hawthorne
Nationally recognized anti-racist and anti-bias writer and educator Britt Hawthorne provides insights on raising children to become global citizens.
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Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 through October 15. And while we’re grateful for teachers who respect and uplift the identities of all of their students year-round, we also appreciate heritage months that offer a special opportunity to celebrate—and center—marginalized identities. To kick off the celebration in your classroom or school, here are a few of our favorite resources for honoring, learning and teaching about Hispanic heritage.
- Mariposas
- Unmaking “Hispanic”: Teaching the Creation of Hispanic Identity
- Honoring LGBTQ Voices During Hispanic Heritage Month
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Why I Teach: My Grandfather's Legacy
As a child I knew my grandfather was different. Grandpapa had been a sharecropper in southern Indiana. He had worked most of his adult life raising corn and pigs. His hands were big and callused. He stooped when he walked and the skin on his neck and face was scarred. His earlobes were long, stretched and fused down low at the back of his jawbone. His eyes seemed to be a bit elongated in their sockets. He was different because he looked different. You see, when he was a young child he had played with matches and caught his clothes on fire. His facial disfigurement was the price he paid for the bad judgment of a toddler.
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Helping Students Connect With Standing Rock
The Sioux Nation protest of the Dakota Access Pipeline is taking on greater significance each day. Don’t miss the opportunity to teach about history in the making.