A 2018 Department of Justice initiative threatens to strip LGBTQ students of agency, physical safety and emotional development. These resources provide educators with tools—and courage—to stand up for LGBTQ students through their policies, their actions and the lessons they teach.
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.
Educators are attending to grief as over 200,000 children are experiencing the loss of a parent or caregiver during the COVID-19 pandemic. Without significant new resources to call on to deal with this reality, responses include local initiatives and sharing experiences.
The Fall issue of Teaching Tolerance magazine is here! From the cover feature on recognizing and combating the “alt-right” in school to our inspiring One World poster with words from Fred Rogers, this issue offers a wealth of timely, practical resources for educators.
As Ramadan begins, we remind educators that social distancing may make this month especially difficult for Muslim families and students. These resources offer recommendations for teaching about the holy month and assuring your students that COVID-19 will not dim the Ramadan lights.