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Exploring Identity and Commonalities
Conversations about commonalities across cultures can help children build empathy and understand identity and diversity.
August 17, 2024
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You Spoke, We Listened
The Spring and Summer issues of Teaching Tolerance sparked tremendous response—from a critique of our latest cover story to praise for the art that enlivens our pages.
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“Conversations Aren’t Enough”
Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones tells the hard truth about why so many students still attend segregated schools.
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No Place for Bigotry
An anti-bias club changes the atmosphere at a suburban high school
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Community Inquiry
Value Lines
Students take a stance on a topic related to the central text and listen while classmates explain their stances.
July 13, 2014
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TT Awardee Spotlight: Amber Strong Makaiau
The application window for the 2016 Teaching Tolerance Award for Excellence in Teaching closes on December 15. Read how this award has impacted Amber Strong Makaiau, a 2011 awardee.
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A Bountiful Harvest
School and community gardens yield cooperation and understanding.
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Arthur’s Gay Teacher and Other Stories Schools Won’t Tell
Local PBS networks’ refusal to air an episode of a children’s show featuring the marriage of two men speaks to a larger problem in our society—and our schools.
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Portfolio Activity for “Suspending Hope”
Schools in Maryland and Connecticut are rethinking suspension policies. Promoting positive behavior has led to higher graduation rates, especially among students of color.