August 4, 2020

We’re Happy You’re Part of the TT Community!

So much has happened this year, and we want you to know that we’re grateful to have you as part of our Teaching Tolerance community. We have compiled some of our favorite resources for educators as we work together to achieve more equitable schools. Whether you’ve been with us for a while or you’re brand new to TT, welcome! We appreciate you and all you do.

Why Lunch Shaming Persists // Cory Collins

Confronting the Weaponization of Whiteness in Classrooms // Coshandra Dillard 

Ending Curriculum Violence // Stephanie P. Jones
All Students Need Anti-racist Education
Schools across the nation are signaling a commitment to the all-important work of anti-racism. Predominately white schools or institutions should be no exception. Doing the work make look different, but educator Christina Torres says there are clear aims that primarily white and otherwise privileged institutions must work toward in the fight against racism. Read more in her latest article for TT.

Bibi, Complete Sentences and the Stories Students Need

Our new classroom film, Bibi, is a story told from the perspective of Ben, a gay Latinx man, about his complicated relationship with his father and his home. In his latest article, TT Senior Writer Cory Collins writes that the film’s power resides in disrupting a simple coming-out narrative, instead confronting complicated themes of intersectionality, privilege communication, reconciliation and reclamation.

Webinar: The Importance of Educator Self Care

Join Teaching Tolerance next Tuesday for a webinar on the importance of educators practicing self-care. This webinar will help educators understand the science and psychology of self-care, including how educator self-care affects students. You’ll learn a variety of practices and tools and get help identifying practices that work best for you so you can thrive in your school community. Register here!

Supporting Students Through Coronavirus

We’re grateful to educators continuing to support students and families through the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve developed resources to support student well-being and learning during closures, including articles about culturally responsive online teaching, addressing coronavirus racism, trauma-informed approaches to teaching and more. We’ll keep this page updated as we publish new pieces. 

Check Out What We’re Reading

“We will never forget the kindness and warmth that Lewis showed us, and the lessons he taught us. He showed us that age doesn't matter, and that anyone can be heard if they stand strong for what's right.” — Teen Vogue

“What if we made space to acknowledge the fear, anxiety, frustration and confusion students, staff, and families are feeling? What if we listened? What if we made space to acknowledge the anger and demands of students?” — Chicago Unheard

“Teachers keep hearing that this is the 'new normal.' But is this 'normal' equitable? Does it make our students feel loved during a pandemic, when some are harmed so much more than others?” — Rethinking Schools
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