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Grocery Shopping Where I Work
A trip to the store holds different life lessons depending on where you shop.
The Myth of the Hero Teacher
Casting educators as saviors undermines the teaching profession—and our students.
'Tis the Season: Christianity and Jesus in Black and White
What message does a white Jesus send to Christians who are not white?
The Classroom Closet
One writer describes his experience being both a gay man and an elementary school teacher.
Gear Up for No Name-Calling Week!
Before winter break hits, take some time to plan your school’s celebration of kindness!
An Early Experience with Learning Tolerance
A childhood lesson taught this teacher to ask the right questions when working with students with disabilities.
We’ve Got Egg on Our Blackface
Wearing blackface as a joke or a tribute suggests lack of understanding about the origin of this racist practice.
Commemorating the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
On this important anniversary, integrate the Universal Declaration of Human Rights into your classroom reading instruction.