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** Keeping Schools Inclusive During the Holidays
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Many schools enjoy celebrating a non-religious “holiday season” but clearly favor Christmas in their traditions and decor. Moreover, important non-Christian holidays that don’t occur in December are often overlooked completely. These resources ([link removed]) can help your school community become more inclusive by reflecting on how and when holidays show up in your hallways, assemblies and classrooms.
S ([link removed]) ongs of Zion // Dorothy H. Price ([link removed])

They Didn’t Back Down // Cory Collins ([link removed])

Black Minds Matter // Coshandra Dillard ([link removed])
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** The Deadline to Apply for the TT Award Is Sunday!
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There’s still time to submit an application for the biennial Teaching Tolerance Award for Excellence in Teaching. We know teachers in the TT community are doing transformative anti-bias work across the country—and we want to hear about it. You can apply or nominate ([link removed]) someone you know. We’ll select five educators to receive the award. Applications are due December 8.
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** No Joking Matter: Words and Disability
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While we are increasingly aware of the need to address racist, sexist, homophobic, ageist and classist language, ableist language is too often disregarded. On this International Day of People with Disabilities, we hope you will consider how inclusive language can open a door ([link removed]) toward a more inclusive—and accessible—world.
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December 13 is the last day to subscribe for the upcoming Spring issue of Teaching Tolerance magazine. If you’re already a subscriber, it’s a good time to make sure we have your current shipping information. Just sign into your TT profile or create an account to subscribe ([link removed]) or manage your subscription preferences. We’re looking forward to sharing the next issue with you!
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** Celebrate Toni Morrison With Our Latest One World Poster
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In 1993, Toni Morrison became the first African American to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. Her novels, which center black characters and communities, are among the most celebrated works of contemporary literature. Download this incredible poster ([link removed]) featuring inspiring words from Morrison to display in your classroom, office or hallway.


** Check Out What We’re Reading
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“The 2020 presidential election is just a year away, and many current high school students will be first-time voters. Our findings show that they are unprepared to assess the information they encounter.” — Stanford News ([link removed])

“In fits and starts, the city is becoming a laboratory of experimentation, examining whether it’s possible to tackle the stratification that courses through urban districts.” — The Washington Post ([link removed])

“Sexual orientation is a highly individual and personal experience, and you alone have the right to define your sexual orientation in a way that makes the most sense for you. Sexual orientation is also a complex intersection made up of different forms of identity, behavior, and attraction.” — Dictionary.com ([link removed])
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