Building Community in our Schools
Five years after their community became the setting for a national storyline, the people of Columbine High School reflect in the Fall 2004 issue of Teaching Tolerance.
An educator looks back at trying to lesson plan after a tragedy. A student redefines Columbine as a symbol of perseverance. And a principal still struggles to find answers.
These harrowing stories frame a special section on building inclusive communities in schools, where all can feel welcome and safe.
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Features
Voices of Columbine
Five years after the tragedy that shook our nation, the people of Columbine High School reflect on growth and healing.
"Mr. D, Don't Let Them Take Our School"
An interview with Principal Frank DeAngelis of Columbine High School.
"I Would Never Want To Go Anywhere Else"
I went to Columbine. And I’m proud of my community.
"There's No Lesson Plan for Tragedy"
Teaching in the face of the unthinkable.
Alternative Success
A Cincinnati school serves Mix It Up as part of academic life.
No Laughing Matter
Young people who are overweight can face a lifetime of discrimination.
Break the Silence
Gay and straight students in Massachusetts team up to make a difference.
"Something Is Wrong Here"
Denver students confront racial tracking at their high school.
Unwelcome Advances
A Florida teenager finds school officials apathetic on sexual harassment.
I'm Smart in a Different Way
A high school student with Down Syndrome talks about his world -- and his life at school.
You Can't Sit Here
Columnist helps parents talk to kids about social boundaries.