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Beyond the Bus
The 60th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott is around the corner. Teach this critical history with our new publication and webinar.
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What Issues Inspire You?
We need to look around our schools and communities with an eye towards equity. And—like our predecessors—we need to find the courage to take a stand together when we see it.
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A Tale of Two Teachers
As your students move on to the next grade, what will they remember about you?
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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.
July 7, 2014
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The Persistence of Myth: The Causes of the Civil War
Recent comments about the “controversy” over the causes of the Civil War highlight the challenges of teaching American history in 2017.
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Teaching Juneteenth
The history of Juneteenth acknowledges hard history while also empowering students to be advocates for change.
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Revisiting the Summer Issue of Teaching Tolerance Magazine
The Summer issue of Teaching Tolerance is available online! In addition to these stories, this issue highlights expert voices on teaching about American slavery and Reconstruction, asks three young gun violence activists about the future of the resistance, and much, much more. It also features one of our all-time favorite One World posters (available in both English and Spanish!).
- The Opioid Crisis
- (In)Visible Identity
- SMS SOS
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Celebrate LGBTQ History Month
LGBTQ history is American history, and all of our students deserve to know that. This October, we hope you’ll join us in celebrating LGBTQ History Month. Here are a few of our favorite resources for learning and teaching about the contributions of LGBTQ people, including lessons, posters, articles and our podcast, Queer America, devoted exclusively to recovering this understudied history.
- Queer America Podcast
- Laverne Cox
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Celebrate Disability Pride Month
Celebrate Disability Pride Month by supporting and advocating for students with disabilities. These resources include real-life examples to model accessible learning environments for all students. Center the perspectives of people with disabilities to build students' understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act. You can also print and display this beautiful poster with a quote by educator, activist and poet Kay Ulanday Barrett.
- Kay Ulanday Barrett
- Access for All
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Partnering With Museums to Teach Honest History
Looking for support and solidarity in teaching honest history? Partner with a museum.