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I’m Different, Just Like You
Regina Santiago has her own immigration story; sharing it helps students feel safe to share theirs.
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It Doesn’t Have to Be This Way
Although the problem is widespread, not every school is affected. About one-third of the educators reported witnessing no incidents in the fall of 2018. Some noted that school had been in session for only a few months
April 23, 2019
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Resources for Addressing Sexual Assault and Harassment in Class
Start a conversation about sexual harassment and assault—or respond effectively when your students do—with these resources from the TT archives.
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Compassion, Action and Change
One recent November, a discussion about plants as a food source led Cowley's first-grade class to talk about hunger. The class decided to bake pies and cookies to deliver to a local church's Thanksgiving dinner for
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Test Yourself for Hidden Bias
Take this test to learn more about your own bias and learn how bias is the foundation of stereotypes, prejudice and, ultimately, discrimination.
September 10, 2009
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How will you Mix It Up in 2013?
Last year thousands of schools participated in Mix It Up at Lunch Day—and this year is going to be even better. Start planning now to make your Mix It Up even the best it can be.
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Walking in Their “Zapatos”
After spending a day observing two master language teachers, this teacher mentor and his mentee learned some valuable lessons about inclusion.
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Remarks by the President at Reception Commemorating the Enactment of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr., Hate Crimes Prevention Act
In this speech, President Obama celebrates legislation that provides legal protection from crimes based on gender, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation. In his remarks, Obama looks forward to further legislation that helps “the bells of freedom ring out a little louder.”
March 3, 2016
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Graphics Class Offers Success for All
Working in an urban high school has many challenges. My first computer graphics class was no exception. The computers were old PCs and the software was a pared-down version of a program that had failed to meet standards of the graphic design industry. My class contained a mix of special education students and youths with a reputation for disrupting classrooms.