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What Change Looks Like: Notes From Ferguson
This educator wants young people to know that a small group of organized, passionate and hardworking people is behind a national movement.
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“That’s So Gay” | From a Teacher’s Perspective
When this teacher, then a closeted lesbian, heard her students using the word gay negatively, she had to choose between playing it safe and genuinely fostering an inclusive classroom culture.
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Teaching the Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Civil Rights Act (CRA) of 1964, the conditions that led to it and its legacy are the subjects of a powerful four-part webinar series co-facilitated by Teaching Tolerance and the Library of Congress.
February 6, 2015
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Reflecting on the "American Dream"
What do we mean by the “American Dream”? This educator has some ideas for meaningfully engaging students with this topic.
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Trivia and Civil Rights History
An after-school teacher uses trivia to get her elementary students thinking about the world around them—including civil rights history.
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Student Voices Are Clear. Listen.
Our schools are critical tools for helping newly arrived immigrant students adjust to their new homes. What’s the best way to know how to help? Listen.
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Heritage Months: Hard to Handle?
Heritage months offer opportunities to model yearlong inclusive teaching practices.
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Table Talks—Literacy via Student-led Discussions
This middle school teacher has an idea that can greatly impact student learning—with students leading the way.