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LGBT-inclusive Best Practices Now Available
Teaching Tolerance released a new Best Practices guide to help educators transform the school environment into an inclusive space for LGBT students.
Using Cell Phones to Bridge Gaps and Engage Youth
Maybe you’re thinking texting has no place in the classroom. This teacher found some practical applications.
Students Activists Need Our Support
A pair of news stories this week reported that students were being silenced and punished when they attempted to speak up for others. This is disappointing.
Sharing the Truth of Bayard Rustin
Getting away from the “usual suspects” of the modern civil rights movement, this teacher introduced her students to Bayard Rustin.
Phone Calls Cross Boundaries
Despite language barriers and inadequate translation, teachers can find clarity and solutions by reaching out to students’ families.
Five Things Not to Do During Black History Month
Careful planning, thoughtfulness and alliances will help educators avoid the pitfalls of Black History Month.
Reflections of a ‘Teacher of the Year’
The greatest achievement for this Teacher of the Year is the daily practice of empathy.
Students Struggle to Fit in Small Classroom
When a conflict between students escalated to a physical level, this teacher looked at all the factors involved, including the classroom space.
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