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The First Amendment and Freedom of Religion
In this lesson, students will use the case of Park51’s Islamic Cultural Center as a starting point for a discussion about whether religious freedom is absolute and if religious freedom requires respect for other religions.
November 22, 2010
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Q&A With Dana Goldstein
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to hear directly from journalist and author of The Teacher Wars, Dana Goldstein!
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“This Is What Democracy Looks Like”
Teaching students about the role children have played in the march for civil rights—historically and today—is just one of many ways teachers can bring the Women’s March into the classroom.
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The Importance of Our Stories
This educator believes creating a school environment where it’s OK for students to share their stories is of the utmost importance—for students and educators.
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Help Students Respond With Empathy and Respect
Tanenbaum and Teaching Tolerance share tips for coaching students during class discussions on religious and nonreligious beliefs.
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We Still Need Diverse Books
A third-grade teacher shares how she uses diverse picture books to surround her students with mirrors and windows—and to combat implicit biases.
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You Spoke, We Listened
Our recent film, PD guide and magazine issues inspired an unprecedented amount of dialogue with readers.
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Seven Texts to Teach Instead of 'Ceremony'
What’s your go-to text by an indigenous author? This educator calls attention to the limitations of using only Ceremony by Leslie Marmon Silko, and offers a detailed list of suggested additional readings.
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Polite Society
In this Facebook status update, Kaity Parson describes the construct of “polite society” and its effects on individuals who are not included in its ranks.
November 3, 2015