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June 14, 2022

Juneteenth Observances Promote ‘Absolute Equality’

A mural commemorating Juneteenth stretches across the wall of a building.

At the birthplace of Juneteenth, residents urge us to engage with honest history to build a just society.

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Slavery Rights & Activism

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January 10, 2018

Students Weigh in on the Golden Globes, #MeToo and #TimesUp

After watching highlights from the Golden Globes, this high school class engaged in some deep discussions about advocacy.

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Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

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May 18, 2018

When Bad Things Are Happening

Teaching Tolerance illustration a child standing under nice weather beside an adult standing under dark weather

When news breaks of disaster or violence, your students may want to discuss a crisis as it unfolds. Here’s how.

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Issue 64, Spring 2020

They Deserve Better

Alexandra Melnick sits in front of a brick wall with several posters hanging behind her.

Mississippi students were inspired by local civil rights icon Fannie Lou Hamer to fight for justice in their community today.

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September 12, 2017

Toolkit for "Speaking of Digital Literacy"

Get a sneak preview of TT’s new digital literacy project with these lessons for grades K-8.

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July 2, 2018

Is There a #BBQBecky or #PermitPatty in Your Classroom?

The recent rash of viral stories featuring white people who call the cops on law-abiding black people is an iteration of implicit bias that happens in schools every day. It’s time for educators to self-reflect.

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Bullying & Bias

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January 2, 2019

Open Secrets in First-Grade Math: Teaching About White Supremacy on American Currency

Shattered piggy bank laying on top of a large collection of U.S. currency coins.

Studying money is a staple of first-grade math. This teacher used it as an opportunity to educate about—and push back against—sexism, racism and white supremacy.

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Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias

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August 1, 2019

Making Space for Tough Talks in Class

Young African-American teenager raising their hand in class.

One teacher reflects on his first year in the classroom and the importance of trusting students with critical topics.

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Issue 1, Fall 2021

We Can Create Change Together

Understanding key concepts about solidarity and the power of diverse coalitions can help students work toward justice.

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Sam Blanchard

Sam Blanchard's teaching career began at a public elementary school in Portland, Oregon. Sam received a master’s in teaching elementary education from Brown University. Currently, Sam is a Ph.D. student in urban schooling at the University of California, Los Angeles. Sam is passionate about restorative school practices and identity-affirming curriculum, classrooms, and school environments.