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In Search of Balance
Teaching Tolerance offers tools to help teachers and students get through the grueling and seemingly unrewarding weeks of mandated testing.
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Tips for Test Success
How teachers can help students get ready for test days
July 6, 2009
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How Schools Can Help
Four steps schools districts should take to increase opportunities for black students.
July 6, 2009
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Six Ways to Handle Student Challenges
How should teachers respond to charged statements from students?
July 6, 2009
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Bullying: Guidelines for Teachers
This piece accompanies Bullying Basics. Some anti-bullying policies actually do more harm than good. Educators can use these tips to intervene appropriately when bullying occurs.
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The Alcatraz Proclamation: A Primary Document Activity
On November 20, 1969, Alcatraz island became the unlikely stage for a landmark event in the Native American rights movement.
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Maintain Neutrality
Learn how schools can teach religious tolerance -- and stay within constitutional bounds.
July 6, 2009
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Multicultural Service-Learning: Teacher Planning Sheet
This planning sheet can help educators design and implement service-learning projects that support prejudice reduction. Emphasis is placed on collaboration, direct service and advocacy.
July 6, 2009
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Reflection: When I Feel...
This activity helps students and adults understand the difference between charity (responsible for others) and service (responsible to others). Use in conjunction with class discussions and activities examining the difference between charity and empowerment.
July 6, 2009
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Student Service Reflection: A Different Kind of Vacation
A student reflects on his travel to New Orleans, where he helped rebuild parts of the Ninth Ward.
July 6, 2009