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Teaching With Tech Equity in Mind
An Oakland-based nonprofit empowers low-income youth of color with technology skills.
The Danger of Censoring Our History
Students and educators in Jefferson County, Colorado, are pushing back against their school board’s proposal to whitewash U.S. history.
The Activist Award Essay
To close an English unit on social activism, this teacher had her students reflect by recognizing and writing about the activist potential in their classmates.
A Message From Our Director
TT director Maureen Costello encourages educators to raise students ready to address injustice.
Exploring Why People Don’t Become Activists
This teacher uses activist memoirs and an engaging exercise to help her students overcome internal barriers to acting on their values.
"We Spoke The Right Things"

A 6-year-old saw something no one else did. Her response taught the community about fairness—and the power of children’s voices.
Students Are Watching Ferguson
At a time like this, educators can’t afford not to discuss Ferguson in the classroom.