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February 1, 2018

The Courage to Teach Hard History

Abolitionists William Still, Sojourner Truth, William Loyd Garrison, unidentified male and female slaves, and Black Union soldiers in front of American flag

The central role that slavery played in the development of the United States is beyond dispute. Yet, the practices of teaching and learning about this fact remain woefully inadequate. Professor Hasan Kwame Jeffries introduces Teaching Hard History: American Slavery, which can help change that.

January 31, 2018

The Election, One Year Later: Life Goes On at an East Coast Middle School

When anthropologist Alexandra Freidus was observing students and educators at an East Coast middle school in fall 2016, she got to see how the presidential election affected them. She followed up with them a year later.

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Race & Ethnicity Religion Immigration Rights & Activism

January 30, 2018

Florida’s “Hope Scholarship” Passes the Buck on Stopping Bullying

On January 22, a senate panel in Florida approved a bill that would offer vouchers to targets of bullying so they can transfer to a private school. No matter the bill’s intentions, it harms rather than helps children.

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Bullying & Bias

January 29, 2018

The Election, One Year Later: Fear and Mixed Blessings at a Midwestern High School

Anthropologist Max Altman was observing students and educators at a Midwestern high school when the 2016 presidential election occurred. He witnessed firsthand how they responded and followed up this winter to see what had changed in the last year.

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Race & Ethnicity Religion Immigration Rights & Activism

January 25, 2018

The Election, One Year Later: Deportation Orders at an East Coast High School

In the spring of 2017, anthropologist Chandler P. Miranda found herself with a front-row seat to watch students and educators at a high school respond to the results of the presidential election. This winter, she followed up to see what had changed in the last year.

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Race & Ethnicity Religion Immigration Rights & Activism

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.

January 18, 2018

The Election, One Year Later: Stories From Anthropologists of Education

In the fall of 2016 and spring of 2017, these four anthropologists observed how students and educators responded to the presidential election. This winter, they followed up to see what had changed in the last year.

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Race & Ethnicity Immigration Rights & Activism

January 16, 2018

We Want to Hear From You: How Have Current Events Affected Your School?

One year ago, Teaching Tolerance observed a sea change in school climate as a result of contemporary events. In 2018, we’re continuing the work—and asking once again for your help.

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