Welcome to the Teaching Tolerance blog, a place where educators who care about diversity, equity and justice can find news, suggestions, conversation and support.
What We’re Reading This Week: February 17
A weekly sampling of articles, blogs and reports relevant to TT educators.
Rochester, NY: “Black Lives Matter At School”
In this district, students, educators, support staff, administrators and community partners are coming together to affirm that black lives matter.
Modify and Adjust: Teaching During Turbulent Times
When a bias incident occurred on her campus, this educator quickly adjusted the next day’s teaching plan to address it—because she had to.
Early-Grades Bilingual Books: What Works and What Doesn’t
Bilingual books are great tools for teaching languages and changing attitudes about other cultures, but finding quality books can be challenging. Here’s what to look for.
Black LGBTQ History: Teachers Must Do a Better Job
Our curricula should not present a narrow, monolithic narrative about black history that omits certain voices and identity groups, such as LGBTQ individuals.
How ‘Homegoing’ Has Changed My Teaching
After reading Yaa Gyasi’s Homegoing, this teacher is doubling down on his efforts to root the study of literature and written expression in an emancipatory impulse.
What We’re Reading This Week: February 10
A weekly sampling of articles, blogs and reports relevant to TT educators.
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