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Self-Awareness and Cultural Competency

Cultural competency—the ability to work effectively and sensitively across cultural contexts—involves learning, communicating and connecting respectfully with others regardless of differences.

May 26, 2023

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December 29, 2017

17 Good Things That Actually Happened In '17

Woman's March of January 2017 | David Moriya | 500 Pens

In a year when hate thrived, we thought it was important to remember some of the good things that happened in 2017.

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March 28, 2018

This Work Isn't Radical

In Minnesota, yet another group is organizing backlash against equitable teaching practices. It's an all-too-common threat—and a reminder that educators need more support.

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Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

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August 29, 2017

For White Allies in Search of a Solution to American Racism / When Folks of Color Are Exhausted

Teaching Tolerance students engaging in discussion

Racism, white privilege and white supremacy are challenges that people of color neither created nor should be expected to resolve. This scholar encourages white allies to step up.

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Race & Ethnicity Rights & Activism

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Issue 38, Fall 2010

Tapping the Power of Place

Illustration of a colorful windmill in a child's head

The problems of rural schools are often invisible to the public and policymakers. The solutions may be found in the communities themselves.

Topic

Rights & Activism

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July 25, 2016

A Teachable Moment on Gender Fluidity

This writer and LGBT advocate spoke to a group of middle school students about being gender fluid. The next day, an unforgettable email showed them the power of open and honest dialogue.

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity

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October 20, 2015

Teaching Students About Historical Significance

How can educators push their students to think past a static understanding of history in developmentally appropriate ways? This teacher offers some insights from his classroom.

Topic

Bullying & Bias

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May 2, 2017

Countering Islamophobia Through Education

Schools and communities must work together to counter Islamophobia, bullying and hate in all its forms. This curricular resource can help.

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February 8, 2017

Making Our Stance on Social Justice Education Explicit

What is the power of communities and organizations coming together to explicitly communicate a common social justice education message? It can grow our collective capacity to make positive change.

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Bullying & Bias Rights & Activism

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Do Something

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).

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6-8 9-12

October 3, 2016

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