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'Persepolis' in the Classroom Led to Understanding
Persepolis helped make the case for open discussion and books reflecting a variety of cultures.
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Girls, Interrupted
The fastest-growing group of young people in the juvenile justice system is also the least talked about.
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Responding to the Read-Aloud Text
Challenge the Text
Challenge the Text helps students ask and answer their own text-dependent questions by taking multiple perspectives and uncovering assumptions and biases within the text.
July 19, 2014
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Ask, Investigate and Advocate
Nefertari Yancie, Ph.D., credits her family’s commitment to asking courageous questions, seeking answers and taking action as the impetus for her career in the classroom.
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What We're Reading
Teaching Tolerance loves to read! Check out a few of our favorite books for diverse readers and educators.
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Beyond Borders
Geography offers students a new perspective on our changing world.
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Believe and Let Believe
The editor of Teaching Tolerance writes on critics' objections to the magazine's treatment of gay and lesbian issues
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Helping Hunter Spanjer Keep His Name
Grand Island Public School District (GIPS) in Nebraska wanted 3-year-old Hunter Spanjer to change his name because they said it violated the school's weapons policy. I am outraged. But more than that, I realize that students like Hunter need advocates.
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Toolkit for Check It Out!
Libraries are resources for students who need academic help as well as for those who want to fight for justice. Help your students make the most of their school or community library.
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Informational
A Backlash Against Arab Americans
In this essay, the author details how tension built and violence erupted—specifically against Muslim Americans—in the days following the September 11th attacks.
June 20, 2016