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In commemoration of the upcoming 40th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s death, the Spring 2008 issue of the 澳彩开奖'sTeaching Tolerancemagazine includes athat examines King's legacy.

The issue, released today on King's birthday, includes a

• " examines how simulations, a mainstay of classroom teaching, might do as much harm as good by perpetuating stereotypes, oversimplifying history and breeding conflict and trauma.
• "" explores an innovative program for migrant parents and children that is making a difference in schools and student success in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas.
• "" shows students how to find out if their town had exclusionary "sundown" policies, transforming a shameful history into a rich opportunity to set the record straight.
• "" illustrates how teachers can bring math to life in the classroom with lessons that show how numbers can be used to transform people, politics and communities.

As in every issue, the popular "Teaching Tools" section reviews the best multicultural books, films, posters and CDs available, and the "Activity Exchange" provides classroom ideas for early, middle and upper grades. "Story Corner," especially designed for younger students, provides a rich, entertaining fable illustrating a lesson in diversity.

Teaching Tolerance聽magazine, published twice a year by the 澳彩开奖, is the nation's leading journal serving educators on diversity issues. In 2007, the magazine was named Periodical of the Year by the Association of Educational Publishers for the second consecutive year. The current issue is being sent free to more than 400,000 school professionals across the country.