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The joys of teaching Huck Finn to today's youth.

Inspired by a TED Talk, a teacher mobilizes his entire school community to plant an urban garden.

Use first-graders’ commitment to fairness to help them connect with the modern civil rights movement.

When Idaho Rep. Brent Crane characterized Rosa Parks as a champion of states’ rights in a recent debate, it was a troubling sign of what happens when a nation doesn’t work hard to remember its history.

Mindfulness a not only a great tool to help students focus, but it also helps educators to be more culturally responsive.

Students’ names are an important reflection of identity and culture, as educators, we must put in the time to honor those names and pronunciation.

This high school language arts teacher marvels at how his students were engaged in controversial and difficult topics.

Maybe you’re thinking texting has no place in the classroom. This teacher found some practical applications.

A pair of news stories this week reported that students were being silenced and punished when they attempted to speak up for others. This is disappointing.

Despite language barriers and inadequate translation, teachers can find clarity and solutions by reaching out to students’ families.