Articles

Empowering students and teachers with the skills of emotional intelligence can help create a more compassionate and just society.

A middle school history teacher reflects on how neutrality won’t work in the face of bigotry, xenophobia and fearmongering—and what that means for his classroom practice.

Through his experience at a poetry festival, one teacher realized how daily poetry readings could offer students a glimpse into a variety of experiences.

This educator—originally from North Dakota—shares two reflections that inform how and what she teaches about Standing Rock and the Dakota Access Pipeline.

In the wake of the election results, one teacher tries to help students reflect clearly on the voters who decided the election—and to maintain hope.

After Election Day, this educator remains committed to making room for hope and action in his classroom.

Nearly a week after the election, school leaders around the country are confronting increasingly volatile school environments. Teaching Tolerance Director Maureen Costello offers several suggestions for how to keep schools safe.

Yesterday, you needed to reassure your students and keep them safe. Today, you need to tell them the truth: Everything is not OK. We have work to do, and we can do it.

The election is tomorrow! Are you discussing voter registration and turnout with your students?

National Mix It Up at Lunch Day may be over, but promoting friendship at school is a priority all year.