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Ernest Morrell

Ernest Morrell is an associate professor in the Urban Schooling division of the Graduate School of Education and Information Studies (GSE&IS) and Associate Director for Youth Research at the Institute for Democracy, Education, and Access (IDEA) at the University of California at Los Angeles. For more than a decade he has worked with adolescents, drawing on their involvement with popular culture to promote academic literacy development. Morrell is also interested in the applications of critical pedagogy in urban education and working with teens as critical researchers. Morrell previously taught
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Brush Up With New Professional Development for Spring

Teaching Tolerance offers more professional development options than ever before, and our workshop and webinar seasons are heating up! The resources in this edition of The Moment provide opportunities to better understand TT's materials and the best practices for social justice education. We'll even come to you!

  • Webinars
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When Students Are in Crisis

One year after March for Our Lives, we still mourn the young people lost to gun violence and to the trauma that is its legacy. If you're concerned that your school isn't equipped to support students in crisis, the resources in this edition of The Moment suggest ways to change that—starting today.

  • SMS SOS
  • Toolkit for "Demystifying the Mind"
  • Worried About a Friend? Use Your E.D.G.E.
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Addressing Sexual Assault

When sexual assault and harassment make headlines, educators face tough questions—even as they look for answers themselves. This edition of The Moment offers insight into how to respond if a student discloses abuse, suggestions for how to improve school policies related to sexual harassment, and a round-up of other useful resources.

  • Policy Checkup: Addressing and Preventing Sexual Assault in Schools
  • What If My Student Discloses a Sexual Assault?
  • Resources for Addressing Sexual Assault and Harassment in Class
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Disrupting Islamophobia Amid U.S.-Iran Tension

As news breaks about increased tensions between the U.S. and Iran, your students may encounter Islamophobic comments or sentiments. These resources can help ensure that you’re ready to interrupt and address Islamophobia if it appears in your classroom or school—and that you’re ready to help students do the same.

  • Expelling Islamophobia
  • Confronting Students’ Islamophobia
  • Countering Islamophobia
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Confronting White Nationalism

After the president of the United States refused to denounce white supremacy at Tuesday night’s debate, some leaders of white nationalist groups publicly anticipated a spike in new recruits. We hope these resources will help you recognize—and confront—white nationalism and radicalization if you see it in your students.

  • Resources for Confronting White Nationalism
  • What Is the “Alt-Right”?
  • The Hierarchy of Hate in School
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A Pledge for the New Semester

As you dive into a new semester amid a historic presidential inauguration and political moment, we know the challenges feel overwhelming. We hope these resources help you contextualize this moment, navigate a polarized classroom and plan actions you can take immediately to start the semester equitably.

  • What Educators Can Do in 100 Days
  • Madam Vice President Is a Woman of Color
  • Teaching Digital Literacy This Election Season
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Teachers Are Going Beyond Textbooks to Change History Education

Textbooks reflect dominant social structures—including biases and the lack of representation of people who are historically relegated to the margins. Educators are looking for ways to use and expand on textbook content to teach a more inclusive and honest history. These LFJ resources provide some suggestions for how to make that happen. 

  • Going Beyond the Textbook
  • The New YA
  • Lies My Bookshelf Told Me: Slavery in Children’s Literature