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Book Reviews for Children and Teens

Stories are a deeply meaningful way that we learn about the world, and they can build empathy and understanding of ourselves and others. Through stories we can connect with a character and share another viewpoint about

December 14, 2023

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Constitution of the State of Mississippi – Article 12. Franchise

Mississippi State Constitution – Article 12. This article defines voter eligibility for Mississippi citizens in 1890.

The State of Mississippi

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Civil Rights Movement

July 6, 2022

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Issue 66, Spring 2021

Digging Deep Into the Social Justice Standards: Action

In this conclusion to a four-part series exploring the four domains of LFJ’s Social Justice Standards, we take a deep dive into action.

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April 20, 2020

District Responses to Coronavirus: Examples to Follow

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Advocate for students and families during this crisis by using this resource to evaluate your district’s response to the coronavirus pandemic and offer recommendations for changes.

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Ability Class Rights & Activism

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March 19, 2020

Teaching Through Coronavirus: What Educators Need Right Now

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We asked educators what they need, and we listened. We hope this message—and these resources—offer some help.

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Issue 63, Fall 2019

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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October 19, 2018

Why the Texas Police-Stop Video Is a Problem

Police officer seen approaching in a car's side mirror.

A new Texas law requires that students learn how to act appropriately when interacting with police officers before graduation, but it misses the mark by ignoring a history of policing that has not reserved the same respect for its citizens.

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Race & Ethnicity Rights & Activism

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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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March 8, 2018

Destigmatizing Privilege

Privilege can be a sticky subject, but this teacher introduces it to her fourth-graders as a tool they can use to elevate others.

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Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

In this passage from the autobiography, Jacobs describes her life as a teenager in the household of her enslaver. She describes the sexual advances of her adult male enslaver, as well as the jealousy and ire of her adult female enslaver those advances caused.

Harriet A. Jacobs

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Slavery

Subject

History

January 6, 2018

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