I have been a regular contributor to the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Teaching Tolerance blog.
| Title | Body |
|---|---|
| Breaking Down Stereotypes | As new generations come along, we hope the old beliefs mired in hate and separation will die out. The lines that once separated us continue to fade…. |
| Who Will You Inspire Today? | Bill Gates said there would never have been a Microsoft were it not for his teachers, Fred Wright and Ann Stephens. I have to wonder if, at the time… |
| Restoring Math Confidence for Girls | “I’m just not good at math,” my daughter grumbled under her breath. I was surprised. Where did she get that idea, I wondered. As far as I can… |
| Never Lose the Feeling of Being a Student | I was anxious, opening the cover page of my literacy project. I paused and took a deep breath and held it. “Excellent job,” my professor’s comments… |
| Thank You Primary School Teachers | My 4-year-old daughter Sophia was confused. She looked to me for an answer. “Greyson’s not black,” she said. “Her skin is brown.” This was the first… |
| Support of Pregnant Teens Lasts Generations | Paulina walked slowly down the hall, her gait marked by the waddle of many pregnant mothers. As she came closer, you could see her belly, slightly… |
| When Kids Laugh at Hobos, Teach Compassion | “When you went downtown, did you see a hobo?” The tone was mocking with a giggle at the end. I cringed. Turning around, I saw one of my students: a… |
| Reflection: Crucial for Effective Teachers | “To err is human” but to reflect is divine. Teachers are human. We get frustrated, lose our tempers, make bad judgment calls and sometimes wish for a… |
| Help Students Reap Diversity’s Benefits | One-third of my daughter’s kindergarten class is bilingual, speaking both Spanish and English, and 10 percent speak only English. Where do we live?… |
| Teen Passion Needs Social Justice Outlet | “It’s not fair!” Full of angst and rebellion, the teenage delinquent, arms crossed, leans against a concrete wall with a surly look. Heavy eyes… |
| Mixing It Up at the Bus Stop: A Model | I love my neighborhood. On any given morning at the bus stop, I hear five different languages being spoken. While the words and sounds are different… |
| Ending Our Own ‘Two Minutes’ Hate’ | Editor’s Note: As the country approaches the 10th anniversary of 9/11, Teaching Tolerance bloggers have written about their insights and experiences… |
| Subtle Messages Shape Students | “I just don’t know what to do about Jordan,” confessed Mary, whom I’d just met. I don’t know if she was confiding in me because I teach English or… |