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July 31, 2018

The Religious Liberty Task Force Is More Sword Than Shield

Jeff Sessions the Attorney General of the United States of America at the Department of Justice

On Monday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the creation of a task force that—in the name of “religious liberty”—threatens to systemically oppress LGBTQ students. The time for educators to demonstrate their allyship is now.

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Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

July 30, 2018

Culturally Inclusive Cooking Club

Creating a cohesive community from disparate parent groups around a great unifier: food.

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Race & Ethnicity Immigration

July 30, 2018

“Families Are Such an Asset”

In this interview, TT Award Winner Liz Kleinrock talks about the steps she takes at the beginning of the school year to connect with her students’ families and how she builds those relationships throughout the year.

July 25, 2018

Path to Peace

TT Educator Grants support social justice work at the classroom, school and district levels. Read about how one middle school teacher used a TT grant to fund a class project centered around peace, justice and action.

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Rights & Activism

Issue 60, Fall 2018

And the Winners Are...

Lightbulbs drawn in yellow and white chalk on a chalkboard.

Meet the recipients of the 2018 Teaching Tolerance Award for Excellence in Teaching.

July 19, 2018

Summer Violence and Educator Silence

Open doors in a poorly-lit hallway at school after hours

One principal questions the value of educator conferences that focus on “student voice” without recognizing the social contexts in which voices struggle to be heard.

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Race & Ethnicity Rights & Activism

July 13, 2018

Hate at School: June 2018

teenage boy with glasses and chin piercing

Last month, we tracked 25 school-based episodes of hate in 13 states.

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Bullying & Bias

July 10, 2018

Planting the Seeds for Student Growth

Sometimes, a small gesture makes an incredible impact. This former teacher reflects on how her son’s preschool teacher worked to build authentic relationships with her students.

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