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May 1, 2013

Why Adria Richards’ Silence Matters

Students need guidance in navigating social media, especially when it’s being used to bully and silence their peers.

Topic

Bullying & Bias

April 19, 2013

When Bad Things Happen, Be a Helper

When it seems that tragedies are happening in rapid succession, we evoke a quote from educator and television host Fred Rogers of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. As a boy, his mother told him that when scary thing happen to “look for the helpers.”

Topic

Bullying & Bias

April 16, 2013

Controversial Subjects in the Classroom

Invariably, issues are raised in classrooms that bring charged responses from students. How can educators set the stage for safe, respectful dialogue and learning?

Topic

Bullying & Bias

February 8, 2013

Violent Truth Is Much Scarier Than Simulation

An active shooter training video produced in southern California leaves one teacher feeling offended and traumatized.

Topic

Bullying & Bias

January 29, 2013

Clarity Comes After Viewing of 'Bully'

When a teacher accompanies her students to see the film Bully, she asks important questions about how adults in the school building handle the issue.

Topic

Bullying & Bias

January 24, 2013

"Rape Culture" Lives Close to Home

When students express outrage over the “rape culture” in another country, the teacher brings the discussion closer to home for further exploration.

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias

December 27, 2012

Sandy Hook Started a Conversation—Now What?

As teachers, our open discussion of tragedies like Sandy Hook is something we can do, today, that will contribute to clear thinking and ethical pedagogy.

Topic

Bullying & Bias

December 18, 2012

Partners in Grief

In Oakland, Calif., there are a lot of homicides especially for a fairly small city of about 400,000 people. Last July, there were seven homicides in seven days. Victims ranged in age from 15 to 84. Six of them occurred near the school where I taught. One was a friend of many of my former students and a cousin of a little girl I mentor.

Topic

Bullying & Bias

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