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Letter from the Director
We hope this guide provides you with practical ideas about how to respond to derogatory language and bigotry in the moment, from any source, in any situation.
July 30, 2012
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Summit Illuminates Immigrant Student Bullying
Last week’s Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Summit in Washington, D.C., shone light on an often overlooked group—immigrant students.
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After Election Day
Let’s talk about voting. Yesterday, we asked our 65,000 Facebook followers if they had held mock elections in their schools. We heard from one lone voice that reported her middle school had 100 percent turnout.
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Toolkit for 'Be a Good Boy'
Story Corner is a student-directed feature in Teaching Tolerance magazine. In the current issue, we tell the story of the Tennessee House member who cast the deciding vote for women’s suffrage. Vocabulary lapel [luh-
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A Teacher Remembers Pete Seeger
The legendary folk singer affected students through avenues beyond song.
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The Power of Respectful Dialogue
Listening to different viewpoints is a valuable skill for students. Getting them to that point can cause a few tense moments.
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History Class Practices Speaking Up
A history class offered an opportunity to model speaking up against bias.
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Advice From the Experts
Q: Some of my world history students have taken to drawing Confederate battle flags on their homework assignments. What should I do?
December 13, 2017
the moment
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday is an opportunity to tell a nuanced story about a complicated man and movement. This edition of The Moment includes two articles that can help you teach MLK’s legacy with the complexity it deserves—even to young students. We’ve also included a downloadable, printable One World Poster featuring a quote from King’s “Letter From a Birmingham Jail.”
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- From MLK to #BlackLivesMatter: A Throughline for Young Students
- Do's and Don'ts of Celebrating MLK Day