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Think you know all about the march? Think again!

Two new resources from Teaching Tolerance can help educators address acts of bigotry that threaten a healthy school climate.

The Teaching Tolerance staff reviews the latest in culturally aware literature and resources, offering the best picks for professional development and teachers of all grades.

A school district in the midwestern town of Erie, Ill. found Todd Parr’s award-winning children’s book objectionable because it included references to gay and lesbian families. The school board gave in to pressure from a small group of outspoken parents and decided to remove The Family Book, written and illustrated by Parr, from their elementary school’s social and emotional development curriculum. According to school district Superintendent Brad Cox, the concerned parents took issue with the fact that "the book references families with two mommies or two daddies."

When a student has trouble connecting with his new class, the icebreaker can be a book, family photo or picture that connects the child to his personal history and offers an opportunity to share.

Hand-raising workshops combat participation inequity.

The latest in culturally aware literature and resources for teachers of all grades.

This teacher wanted to empower her female students through literature. She boosted all students’ reading skills and self-confidence in the process.

Cultural celebrations give students a chance to shine and benefit schools all year long.

Stories from the past, like those of Freedom Summer, serve to remind us that change happens when everyday people create it.