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Story Telling
In this poem, a mother tells her children the story of an enslaved mother and her beautiful daughter who is sold away.
December 15, 2017
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Letter from William H. Burgwyn to His Father
The letter briefly discusses William’s thoughts on the Civil War’s impact on Southern slavery, the ongoing decline of the institution of slavery and his occupation in the Confederate army.
December 15, 2017
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One Year After Parkland, A Reminder to Take Pride in Students’ Action
On the anniversary of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, we remember the students and educators we've lost and recognize those who have mobilized their grief into action.
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Learning for Justice Through Film
Narratives are a deeply meaningful way that we learn about ourselves, each other and the world. And film can be a powerful medium for expression, connection and learning, helping to build empathy and understanding
September 16, 2025
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Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month
October is LGBTQ+ History Month. LGBTQ+ people have always existed, but LGBTQ+ history, which is an integral part of the history of the United States, has often been ignored or erased. We offer a few of our resources for learning and teaching about the contributions of LGBTQ+ people, including articles, posters and our 13-episode podcast series, Queer America, devoted to this understudied history.
- Queer America Podcast
- Supporting LGBTQ+ Rights and Inclusion
- Black LGBTQ History: Teachers Must Do a Better Job
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Let's Talk! Discussing Whiteness
In this interactive webinar, we'll discuss whiteness as a racial identity with the understanding that acknowledging whiteness and the privilege and power attached to it is a necessary step in working toward racial justice.
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The Underground Railroad (1871)
This is an excerpt from a book of stories from the Underground Railroad. It contains an exciting story about escape and several descriptions of formerly enslaved persons.
December 14, 2017
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Learning from the 'Love Mail'
Curriculum specialist and writer Jeff Sapp on starting a conversation in the face of pushback and ignorance.
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When Schools Dump Diversity
Teaching Tolerance has reported many times and in many ways that the United States is plunging headlong toward racial and cultural re-segregation. That process took an enormous leap in the wrong direction last week when the Wake County school board in North Carolina voted to dismantle its policy of diversifying the schools.
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Recognizing Greatness in A First-Grader
There is a wonderful scene in Harper Lee's novel To Kill A Mockingbird where the all-white jury has returned an unjust verdict against Tom Robinson. Atticus begins to wearily walk out of the courthouse. Jem and Scout are in the balcony with the black folks of the county. They all rise as Atticus walks out—except the children—so the Rev. Sykes says to Scout, “Miss Jean Louise, stand up. Your father’s passin’.”