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Honoring Religious Diversity

Liz Harlan-Ferlo - May 14, 2013

Conversations about religious diversity can happen in the classroom. Start by making a safe space where folks can tell their stories and share their religious identities.

Microaggressions Have No Place in School

Steve Heise - May 10, 2013

When a student directed an LGBT slur at a classmate, this teacher missed the teachable moment. He won’t let that happen again.

Step Outside the Teacher Box

Matthew Swoveland - May 9, 2013

Sometimes teachers have to think outside the box to reach students. This educator found his work requires great expansion. 

Reflections on an Invitation to Smudge

Natalie Sturdevant - May 8, 2013

Understanding a student’s culture and religion requires reflection and a willingness to meet in the middle. That’s culturally responsive teaching.

Scrutinize the ‘Truth’ at Every Turn

Amanda Blaine - May 7, 2013

In this class, privileged students are looking at history in their local community and assessing the truth about “us” and “them.”

New Series Focuses on Contemporary Immigration

Maureen Costello - May 6, 2013

A new lesson series will help educators bring contemporary immigration into the classroom without the burdensome political issues.

Never Laugh About the Holocaust

Caitlin George - May 2, 2013

Every conversation, commercial or website is a potential teaching tool, even an offensive Joan Rivers “joke.” 

Why Adria Richards’ Silence Matters

Liz Clift - May 1, 2013

Students need guidance in navigating social media, especially when it’s being used to bully and silence their peers.

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