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1982: The AIDS Epidemic

In his article, physician and journalist Lawrence K. Altman describes the early cases of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and the uncertainty that surrounded the infectious disease at its naming.

Lawrence K. Altman

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Ability Gender & Sexual Identity

Subject

History

July 5, 2014

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Ability & Disability

By including the perspectives of people with diverse abilities, we can create affirming learning spaces that reject ableism. Changing the learning environment to be more inclusive—instead of a focus on changing the

June 28, 2017

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January 22, 2018

Accepting Change Because My Students Accepted First

After surviving a devastating car accident, this teacher realizes her true purpose in the classroom.

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Issue 59, Summer 2018

Access for All

With the help of a Teaching Tolerance Educator Grant, this teacher created a space where DeafBlind students could be themselves and teach the larger school community about DeafBlindness.

Topic

Ability

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An Act to Protect Religious Freedom and Recognize Equality in Civil Marriage

With this law, passed by the General Assembly in 2009, Vermont became the fourth state to recognize same-sex marriages.

Vermont General Assembly

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Religion Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

Subject

History

July 2, 2014

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Issue 65, Fall 2020

Advice From the Experts

TT answers your tough questions.

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Issue 42, Fall 2012

Advice From the Experts

TT answers your toughest questions. This time, we discuss teaching controversial topics and having courageous conversations.

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August 22, 2012

Advice for First-Year Teachers

Educators are natural cheerleaders, fierce protectors, and they rally when needed. That’s why we turned to the Teaching Tolerance community of educators for advice to offer first-year teachers. More than 100 of you responded, rallying around all the newbies. The advice ranged from practical (get rest, get a flu shot, get organized) to pensive (trust your instincts, remember each student has dignity).

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Issue 44, Summer 2013