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Why We Need Black History Month
Analyzing and celebrating Black history helps students think critically about present-day social issues.
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Map from “Freedom and Slavery, and the Coveted Territories”
A map of the United States with shading to indicate slave states, free states and territories, with details such as the states’ representation in Congress and their number of enslaved people.
December 14, 2017
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American Patriotic Songs: Context and Perspective
Exploring the historical complexity of this music lets us confront the various voices, functions and stories that a single patriotic song can embody.
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'Redskins,' Names and Being Named
Controversy over a team name opens a national dialogue about race, identity and what’s in a name.
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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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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.
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Educating “Those Kids”
After a colleague told her, “I’m not coming back next year,” this teacher reflected on what makes her an effective anti-bias educator.
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My Pride Is Black, My Juneteenth Is Queer
The celebration of Pride and Juneteenth offers an opportunity for reflection on intersecting identities and highlights the need to support and make space for Black LGBTQ youth.
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Lighten Up
The editor of Teaching Tolerance reflects on the ups and downs of laughter.