Once Upon a Time in America
The Fall 2012 issue looks back to the struggles of the civil rights movement in 1963. The cover story—framed by a ready-to-use classroom timeline of 1963—encourages educators to observe the upcoming 50th anniversaries in all their complexity.
The issue also reflects on the 40th anniversary of Title IX. The law was never just about sports.
Readers will also find information about two new Teaching Tolerance booklets: Responding to Hate and Bias at School and Speak Up at School. Is your school prepared to respond to incidents of hate or prejudice? Dig in, and equip yourself.
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Features
Once Upon a Time in America
Don’t sugarcoat history in teaching the civil rights movement. Students deserve the full truth about both the racial bias that caused it and our hesitant steps toward freedom.
Confronting White Privilege
Many affluent students are oblivious to issues of race and class. Here are two teaching strategies designed to open their eyes.
Yoga in Public Schools
More public schools are discovering yoga for kids can benefit classroom management—and learning.
Title IX at 40
This 1972 law was never just about sports—it radically changed everything about education for girls and women.
Meeting Mathew
Students with hidden disabilities should not be lost in the shuffle or ostracized.
Struggling in Suburbia
Many suburban schools are facing what for them is a new problem—poverty.
Making Invisible Histories Visible
This innovative program helps at-risk students stay in school and builds community, both in school and out.
Therapy of Lies
‘Conversion therapy’ poses as a medical treatment—but it’s really a type of bullying. Know what it is and how to help when LGBT students are told to ‘pray away the gay.’
You’re Not from Around Here
Challenging regional bias in the classroom is important.
New Resources from Teaching Tolerance
Two new resources from Teaching Tolerance can help educators address acts of bigotry that threaten a healthy school climate.
