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Theories of Harmony
The editor of Teaching Tolerance writes on music education.
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Celebrate Black History Month and Teach Black History All Year
In celebration of Black History Month, we offer a new resource page. From articles and publications to videos, lessons and stories, we’ve collected some of our best resources to help you learn about and elevate Black history in all of its complexity. Whether you’re building your own knowledge, looking for ways to expand your teaching of Black history, or celebrating stories with your family, we hope you’ll use these resources. Young people deserve to learn this history in ways that are accurate, comprehensive and age appropriate.
- Learn From and Honor Black History
- A Call for Anti-Bias Education
- Teaching the Movement’s Most Iconic Figure
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In the City of Brotherly Love
“The Irish and the English share a long legacy of conflict.” And this conflict extended across the Atlantic Ocean to the New World as a wave of Catholic immigrants arrived in the United States in the 1820s.
May 22, 2017
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Gawking, Gaping, Staring
In this personal narrative, Clare explores multiple facets of the self and questions why gender is still discussed as a binary. He acknowledges the tortured lives that many have lived as a result of their gender ambiguity and declares that all those who "gawk," "gape," and "stare" at those who are different never get it right.
July 14, 2014
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A Still Point in a Turning World
One South Texas school district fights for stability in the lives of homeless children.
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One Survivor Remembers
Please note that this film contains graphic footage of atrocities committed during the Holocaust. We recommend this content for sixth grade and higher. "Here to Tell My Story" (Interview with Gerda Weissmann by Jeff Sapp
November 19, 2018
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Growing a Heart is Simple
Teaching can be humanizing work. This is how it happens. The Rodriguez family walks down the hall and turns the corner to my room.
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Grocery Shopping Where I Work
A trip to the store holds different life lessons depending on where you shop.
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Teens Find Fun, Focus in Summer Programs
Summer is the most violent time of year in urban areas. Some cite hotter temperatures, while others point the finger at out-of-school teenagers. No one factor is to blame, but it makes sense to provide opportunities for young people while keeping them off the streets. Summer service programs can help.