Bookmark This PageSave Issue 45, Fall 2013 You Belong Here Creating a welcoming environment for teachers of color is key to narrowing the student-teacher diversity gap.
Bookmark This PageSave Issue 45, Fall 2013 The Leaf Rakers When a neighbor makes a racist comment, Annie and Beth must find the courage to speak up. Topic Bullying & Bias
Bookmark This PageSave August 20, 2013 Creating a Hmong Student Advisory Board Unsure how to teach about a particular culture? Ask the experts...the students! Topic Immigration
Bookmark This PageSave August 16, 2013 “Say Yes” Again Critical literacy can expose the assumption that whiteness is “normal” and provide students support for talking about difficult topics. Topic Gender & Sexual Identity
Bookmark This PageSave August 15, 2013 Fourth graders and the 14th Amendment Reading the U.S. Constitution prompts students to consider equality issues in their own lives. Topic Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism
Bookmark This PageSave August 13, 2013 Start Planning Now: Hispanic Heritage Month Cultural celebrations give students a chance to shine and benefit schools all year long. Topic Immigration
Bookmark This PageSave August 9, 2013 Protect Campus Diversity The Supreme Court has upheld affirmative action but, one educator points out, we still have a long way to go to achieve equity in college admissions.
Bookmark This PageSave August 7, 2013 Finding a Historical Context for Tolerance A history class provided an opportunity to expand students’ perspective.
Bookmark This PageSave August 1, 2013 Fear and Rewriting Trayvon: Educator Thoughts Educators can play a real role in ensuring the Trayvon Martin tragedy does not happen to other children. It starts with how we perceive black boys. Topic Bullying & Bias
Bookmark This PageSave July 31, 2013 Asian-American Heritage Day: A Reflection During a day of lessons about Asian-American culture and history, students in this Philadelphia school experienced deep learning and reflection.