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October 29, 2019
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** Teaching Kindness Isn’t Enough
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Teaching kindness is a staple of elementary education. But, as a veteran first-grade teacher explains ([link removed]) in our Fall issue, we need to teach students about justice as well. When being considerate, nice and friendly is all children learn about how to treat one another, we risk losing something fundamental.
#USvsHate // Adrienne van der Valk ([link removed])

Black Minds Matter // Coshandra Dillard ([link removed])

They Didn’t Back Down // Cory Collins ([link removed])
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Do You Want to Write for Teaching Tolerance?
We are seeking writers for our K–5 Teaching Hard History text library. If you have experience writing for younger readers and a deep understanding of Indigenous histories and cultures, we hope you’ll write for us! Please check out our call for writers ([link removed]) and contact us with your ideas!
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** New Podcast Episode: Teaching Hard History
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The latest episode of our
Teaching Hard History: American Slavery podcast examines what we should consider when it comes to how children’s books portray African Americans and Indigenous people, their cultures and the effects of enslavement. Listen and learn ([link removed]) why it’s crucial to create “a balance of narratives” when selecting books about marginalized and underrepresented communities.
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** Let Día de los Muertos Stand On Its Own
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Día de los Muertos is truly a celebration of life and the beauty of remembering those who have come before us. Learning about and celebrating Día de los Muertos in your classroom can be a valuable experience that can dispel common misconceptions about the observance. Here are some ideas ([link removed]) .
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** Here’s the Latest on Where We’re Hosting PD Workshops
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Registration is now open for professional development workshops we’re hosting across the country, and more cities are set to be announced soon! These workshops are ideal for educators working in K–12 classrooms or schools of education, administrators and those who work with or coach them. Learn more ([link removed]) about our workshops and register soon—space is limited.


** Check Out What We’re Reading
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“No, the massacre of hundreds of Black folks—one of the worst terrorist attacks in U.S. history—really happened, and most people, especially white Americans, have never even heard of it.” — Wear Your Voice ([link removed])

“Under the proposed new survey, schools would still provide information about the racial makeup of pre-K students who get suspended, but it would no longer be possible for researchers to see whether that percentage is proportional to the number of students enrolled.” — NPR ([link removed])

“One [of] the biggest problems that persists with mental health is the stigma around it. If a young person can feel comfortable saying I need help, that can be life-changing for a young person. It’s really different than having to lie about what’s going on just to take a sick day.” — The Washington Post ([link removed])
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