October 29, 2019

Teaching Kindness Isn’t Enough

Teaching kindness is a staple of elementary education. But, as a veteran first-grade teacher explains 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

Black Minds Matter // Coshandra Dillard

They Didn’t Back Down // Cory Collins
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 and contact us with your ideas!

New Podcast Episode: Teaching Hard History

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 why it’s crucial to create “a balance of narratives” when selecting books about marginalized and underrepresented communities.

Let Día de los Muertos Stand On Its Own

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.

Here’s the Latest on Where We’re Hosting PD Workshops

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 about our workshops and register soon—space is limited.

Check Out What We’re Reading

“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

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

“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

Have a comment, question or idea for Teaching Tolerance? Drop us a line at [email protected].
Help us avoid the spam filter! Add [email protected] to your address book.
            
Copyright © 2019 Teaching Tolerance, All rights reserved.

Our mailing address is:
400 Washington Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36104
334-956-8200 | tolerance.org

Want to change how you receive these emails?
You can 
update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.