Teaching Tolerance’s Spring Issue Arrives This Week

Our cover story, “Possession Obsession [2],” focuses on teen dating abuse. With almost one-third of teen relationships involving abuse, it is imperative for educators to know how they can help their students avoid or escape unhealthy dating relationships.

We also examine stereotypes about low-income students. “The Poverty Myth [3]” looks at how these stereotypes persist in classrooms, leading some teachers to view low-income students as unprepared and lacking ability. Too many believe “low-income” means low expectations.
 
Discipline policies are hot-button topic for school districts across the country. The story “Suspending Hope [4]” takes a look at how districts in Maryland and Connecticut have cut back on their use of out-of-school suspensions. Those districts have found that promoting positive behavior choices, rather than punishing the negative, is leading to higher graduation rates—especially among students of color.

We also examine how to avoid bias [5] against obese and overweight students; how Spanish-language teachers are combating stereotypes [6] of Latino culture; and how educators can keep school rivalries [7] respectful.
 
Teaching Tolerance [8] magazine [8], published twice a year, is the nation’s leading journal serving educators on diversity issues. Last year, the magazine was named 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.