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** Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Use these resources ([link removed]) to celebrate the diverse experiences of AAPI students and effectively teach AAPI history—this month and throughout the year.
Rethinking Family Engagement During School Closures // Dr. Rachael Mahmood ([link removed])

Assuring Muslim Students COVID-19 Won’t Dim the Ramadan Lights // Sarah Said ([link removed])

A Trauma-Informed Approach to Teaching Through Coronavirus // TT Staff ([link removed])
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Teachers, We Really, Really Appreciate All You Do
From Teaching Tolerance to educators everywhere, thank you for your commitment to teaching and social justice. We’re so grateful that you dedicate your passion, creativity and energy to educating and lifting up our nation’s students. Download this free poster ([link removed]) as a reminder that what you do every day for your students can change the world.
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** What to Do if a Student Discloses a Sexual Assault
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As reports indicate that more young people are contacting sexual abuse hotlines, students may disclose such abuse to educators or classmates during distance learning. This guidance ([link removed]) , from experts at the National Association of School Psychologists, can help educators respond.
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** AAPI Heritage Month: Stand Together Against Xenophobia
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We at Teaching Tolerance stand alongside the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in their mission to combat xenophobia and build solidarity across communities. We encourage educators to take advantage of this excellent collection of resources ([link removed]) and support students in understanding and taking action against xenophobia.
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** How You Can Support Students During COVID-19
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We’re grateful to the educators continuing to support students and families through the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve developed these resources ([link removed]) to support student well-being and learning during school closures, and we will keep this page updated as we publish new pieces.


** Check Out What We’re Reading
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“While it will feel odd for many to worship digitally, without the large gathering's we're used to, the increased digital presence during Ramadan will make it more accessible for some, and more inclusive for others who have been worshiping in isolation for years.” — Teen Vogue ([link removed])

“And lost history, I came to understand, was far more than a personal concern—it represented a danger to the hard-won gains my forebears and so many like them had made against racial apartheid and atrocities.” — The Atlantic ([link removed])

“Adult leaders could learn much from students in conversations about what adequate mental health support looks like during this time and in the future.” — Chalkbeat Colorado ([link removed])
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