This Black History Month, we’re encouraging educators to celebrate the history of Black achievement, joy and creativity. This week, to support that work, we’ll be sharing resources for exploring the rich tradition of African American literature with students in your classroom.
When it comes to Native American history and culture, many textbooks are light on relevant content. Learn about a new Smithsonian program and state initiatives designed to support robust, accurate teaching about Native history and contemporary issues.
With wildfires in the West, house fires in the East and Hurricane Florence in the South, it's easy for students to become overwhelmed, whether they've been immediately affected or not. These resources can help you support your students now and in the months to come.
As Native American Heritage Month comes to a close, be sure to continue incorporating this history in your curriculum and support Native American students year-round. Use these resources to help students contextualize the true history and contemporary issues of Native peoples.
In a year during which lawmakers across the country continue to restrict the rights of transgender people—particularly transgender students—we encourage you to propose supportive policies and lead critical conversations about transgender and nonbinary students at school. These resources can help.
No matter the grade or the subject you teach, media literacy is a skill your students need. These resources from Teaching Tolerance—including our new podcast, The Mind Online—can support you and your students this Media Literacy Week and in the months to come.