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Salam, Shalom
An Arab-Jewish cooperative school strikes a balance for coexistence.
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Hidden Homophobia Unit
The complete outline of Sarah Arnold's unit on hidden homophobia.
July 6, 2009
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Dystopian Young-Adult Literature in the Classroom
Two TT bloggers share their tips on using dystopian young-adult fiction to engage students in discussions about tough topics.
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Possession Obsession
Almost one-third of teen relationships involve abuse. Help students learn to avoid—or break free from—unhealthy entanglements.
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Does Your School Have a Plan for Bias Incidents?
Every school needs a ready plan in the event of a bias incident. Recent developments at two schools illustrate why.
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The Importance of Our Stories
This educator believes creating a school environment where it’s OK for students to share their stories is of the utmost importance—for students and educators.
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As Simple as Children’s Books
This teacher’s musings about Max from Where the Wild Things Are leads to a reflection on the ways educators can close opportunity gaps for their students.
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Putting Feelings into Words
Emotions can be frightening for all of us, especially for children. But if students don’t have the vocabulary to express their feelings, they may turn to acting out. This fails to resolve the feelings and makes a teacher’s life much more difficult.
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Caring for Plants and Animals Fosters Empathy
Empathy and caring need to be nurtured through direct involvement in meaningful activities. Involving children in the care of plants and animals is an excellent way to do this.
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Creating Unity at Lawndale
As you know, many schools in Los Angeles have dealt with racial tensions, race riots, and violence on campus stemming from issues of race and misunderstanding.