The 20th Anniversary issue of Teaching Tolerance arrives in schools this week. Here’s a brief preview:
The cover story shows how teachers and administrators are making physical education classes more inclusive. The goal is to make fitness fun for all students. And James W. Loewen, author of the bestseller Lies My Teacher Told Me, explains why it’s essential to understand that slavery—not states’ rights—was the root cause of the Civil War.
Stories about bullying frequently appear in the news, and a growing number of schools have begun to deal with this important issue. But what can educators do when the bully is a colleague? Teaching Tolerance magazine goes to the experts to see what they say.
This issue also explores the importance of defending arts education, the best ways to discuss the n-word in class and the growing trend toward clubs for secular students. Other articles address the impact of alternative certification for educators and teaching students about human rights.
Several new features debut in this anniversary issue. “Ask Teaching Tolerance” lets educators ask for advice on anti-bias topics. “Down the Hall” spotlights administrators making a difference. And many of the main articles contain online “portfolios” with related lessons and extra resources.
But don’t wait for your copy of Teaching Tolerance to arrive by mail. Not a print subscriber? Read the issue online. Like it? Subscribe now to ensure you get our next issue in January.
Teaching Tolerance magazine, published twice a year by the Southern Poverty Law Center, is the nation’s leading journal serving educators on diversity issues. It goes out to more than 450,000 educators nationwide. The magazine was named the 2009 Periodical of the Year by the Association of Educational Publishers, the fourth time it has won the honor.
Price is managing editor of Teaching Tolerance.
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