Teaching Hard History
Slavery played a central role in the development of the United States, but the way we teach it doesn't reflect that fact. Our cover story for the Spring 2018 issue gives you a sneak preview of Teaching Hard History: American Slavery—our new initiative to help educators better teach about our painful past and about how it affects our present.
This issue also highlights the results of a national survey on teacher bullying of students, how school gardens can become emancipatory spaces, life in Charlottesville after "Unite the Right" and much more.
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Teaching Hard History
Four innovative educators discuss how they teach about our country's painful past. Plus, get a sneak preview of our new resources for teaching about American slavery.
Liberated Roots
School and community gardens can be emancipatory spaces—if they’re built around culturally responsive practices. Get to know three gardening activists who have learned to ask the right questions—and listen to the answers.
Debunking the Mobility Myth
The American dream discriminates on the basis of color. How do we explain that to African-American children?
States' Rights and "Historical Malpractice"
After witnessing the rise of the “alt-right,” this social studies teacher doubled down on debunking Confederacy myths.
Statistically Speaking
Teacher bullying is a real phenomenon, but it’s always been hard to quantify—until now.
A Remote Control for Learning
Artist, author and educator Gene Luen Yang speaks with LFJ (formerly Teaching Tolerance) about teaching, comics and the importance of diverse characters.
We Were Ready
Years of equity work sheltered Charlottesville's students when hate came to their town.
Why Mendez Still Matters
Meet the school desegregation case that still affects ELL instruction today.
Celebrate Maya Angelou
Take a moment to introduce your students to legendary writer and activist Maya Angelou.
Teaching Hard History
Four innovative educators discuss how they teach about our country's painful past. Plus, get a sneak preview of our new resources for teaching about American slavery.
"I've never experienced white guilt."
A black teacher reflects on helping her white students explore their racial identities.