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Respond With Care in Support of Young People

People are continuously struggling to respond when traumatizing events occur. This time it’s the devastation in Mississippi following deadly tornadoes. For families, educators and community members who must respond to the needs of children as a traumatizing event unfolds, this new LFJ article and resources can help.

Student Mental Health Matters
Trauma-responsive Education: Supporting Students and Yourself

March 27, 2023

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Dr. Rania Saeb

Rania Saeb teaches in the General Education Department at West Coast University, serves as an examiner for the International Baccalaureate and occasionally supervises teacher candidates at California State University, San Marcos. She previously taught for several years at the American International School of Kuwait. She received her Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership through the Joint Doctoral Program through the University of California San Diego and California State University, San Marcos. She also holds a Masters in Comparative and International Education from Lehigh

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March 29, 2019

What We’re Reading This Week: March 29, 2019

A weekly sampling of articles, blogs and reports relevant to TT educators.

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Teaching Hard History: American Slavery | Classroom Videos

Film cover of The Forgotten Slavery of Our Ancestors.

In these short videos, historians and scholars explore the undertaught history of African and Indigenous enslavement in what is now the United States. (Available for streaming only)

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6-8 9-12

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Slavery

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Social Studies

History

April 22, 2020

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Teach This: Current Events

Our “Teach This” discussion guides are easily adapted for in-person, asynchronous, or virtual learning. We’ll be adding new resources up until the election, so be sure to check back often or sign up for Future Voters

August 17, 2020

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Issue 64, Spring 2020

How Culturally Responsive Lessons Teach Critical Thinking

Illustration of three young people and an adult—who is opening a curtain—standing in front of a display or painting that shows various United States abolitionist figures and events.

Rigor and cultural responsiveness are not mutually exclusive.

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Brush Up With New Professional Development for Spring

Teaching Tolerance offers more professional development options than ever before, and our workshop and webinar seasons are heating up! The resources in this edition of The Moment provide opportunities to better understand TT's materials and the best practices for social justice education. We'll even come to you!

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January 17, 2019

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Addressing Sexual Assault

When sexual assault and harassment make headlines, educators face tough questions—even as they look for answers themselves. This edition of The Moment offers insight into how to respond if a student discloses abuse, suggestions for how to improve school policies related to sexual harassment, and a round-up of other useful resources.