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Become an “Ecolutionary”

Trevor Barton - April 1, 2013

Inspired by a TED Talk, a teacher mobilizes his entire school community to plant an urban garden.

Civil Rights Is All About Fairness

Paula Young Shelton - March 28, 2013

Use first-graders’ commitment to fairness to help them connect with the modern civil rights movement. 

Building a Healthy Body Image Can Be Fun

Ashley Lauren Samsa - March 27, 2013

Students at a leadership conference initially were reluctant to try Zumba, a Latin dance fitness class, but ultimately realized it could build a positive body image—and be fun!

Rosa Parks: Abused and Misused

Maureen Costello - March 21, 2013

When Idaho Rep. Brent Crane characterized Rosa Parks as a champion of states’ rights in a recent debate, it was a troubling sign of what happens when a nation doesn’t work hard to remember its history.

Teaching Tolerance Needs Bloggers

Teaching Tolerance Staff - March 18, 2013

If you’re a writer or educator looking for ways to get more involved in Teaching Tolerance, consider being a blogger.

Mindfulness Helps Reduce Unequal Discipline

Zaretta Hammond - March 15, 2013

Mindfulness a not only a great tool to help students focus, but it also helps educators to be more culturally responsive.   

Respect the 'Little Q' in Your Class

Ashley Lauren Samsa - March 14, 2013

Students’ names are an important reflection of identity and culture, as educators, we must put in the time to honor those names and pronunciation. 

A Teacher Reflects on the Literary Canon

Jerry McGill - March 13, 2013

This high school language arts teacher marvels at how his students were engaged in controversial and difficult topics.

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