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Welcome to the Teaching Tolerance blog, a place where educators who care about diversity, equity and justice can find news, suggestions, conversation and support.

A Classroom Discussion About the Media, Trust and Knowledge

Jonathan Gold - March 15, 2017

Encouraging students to think through problems in the contemporary media landscape can help them become more active, open-minded knowledge-seekers.

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Congrats to the 76 Mix It Up Model Schools!

Teaching Tolerance Staff - March 14, 2017

Meet—and learn from—the 2017 Mix It Up Model Schools.

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Ten Myths About Immigration—Updated!

Teaching Tolerance Staff - March 14, 2017

Educators and students need to understand the facts about immigration and immigrants in the United States now more than ever. 

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“But You Don’t Look Like a Muslim”

Fakhra Shah - March 13, 2017

A student's comment prompted this classroom teacher to initiate an in-depth conversation about Islam, Muslims and Islamophobia.

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What We’re Reading This Week: March 10

Teaching Tolerance Staff - March 10, 2017

A weekly sampling of articles, blogs and reports relevant to TT educators.

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New Package! Support Students From Immigrant Families

Teaching Tolerance Staff - March 9, 2017

Our new web package offers resource on executive orders, ICE raids, safe zones, ELL services and much more. 

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Teaching Students About Confirmation Bias

Jonathan Gold - March 8, 2017

Concerns about the impact of fake news are actually concerns about learning to know. That’s why teaching about confirmation bias is imperative.

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Fake News and Teachable Moments

Katie Mgongolwa - March 6, 2017

In the world of alternative facts, media literacy is becoming an increasingly essential component for raising critical thinkers in the classroom. A recent movie promotional campaign highlights this need and offers a great teachable moment. 

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