One Penny and a Rock [www.tolerance.org]
"Tangible items can be reminders of the value of people’s unique stories, of building relationships with students and colleagues, and of our mission as educators to teach acceptance and respect. At the end of four days in Montgomery, Alabama, I carried home one penny and a rock. The invitation to Montgomery had come from Teaching Tolerance after I was accepted to join its advisory board. The board meeting schedule included three packed days of training, excellent speakers and shared...