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One after-school programmer reflects on the criminalization of youth.

Educators can’t display religious symbols in public schools, but that does not mean religious symbols can never appear in the classroom. So when is it OK?

Going into children’s communities is the best way for teachers to learn about the cultural wealth existing in homes and to understand the importance of including families in the education of their children.

What does a commitment to pluralism look like when working with children under five?

These student activists knew their community’s issues were relevant worldwide—so they made their voices heard globally.

Impact and intention both matter when talking about school policies.

Dr. Neal Lester talks about meeting folks across the country who want thoughtful, informed and critical conversation about the troublesome n-word.

By outward appearance, this writer looks white—but she doesn't see herself that way.

Bayard Rustin’s participation in the civil rights movement enshrined his place in the history of the 20th century, and his life’s work has become newly relevant during a time when LGBTQ rights are at the forefront of the American conscience.

What happens when we don’t teach about the history of racism? Turn on the news.