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Common Ground

Research tells us that children’s engagement with natural environments offers a host of benefits. Schools can capitalize on this knowledge.
Seeing ALL Identities of LGBTQ Youth of Color

Giovanni Blair McKenzie gave this speech about supporting LGBTQ youth of color and “interlocking forms of discrimination” at the 2015 Human Rights Campaign’s Time to THRIVE conference.
Pathways to Success
Every student teaches you something, and this educator will never forget the powerful lesson one student taught him about the diverse ways students can show their learning.
Making “A Place in the Middle” in Every Classroom
Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Dean Hamer shares how his documentary A Place in the Middle, co-directed with Joe Wilson, can help students see the value of inclusion, the power of cultural heritage and their ability to create a more positive school climate.
Teaching While White

These two educators argue that truly serving all students means confronting racism, privilege and injustice.
Recognizing the Essential Self
Check out this educator’s suggestions for recognizing and honoring the uniqueness of each student.
When Youth Get to Be Teachers
This afterschool educator empowers her students to step into the role of teacher and share their skills with peers. The outcome? A more positive and inclusive environment.
Toolkit for Race ≠ DNA
This toolkit provides a professional development framework for looking at common misconceptions surrounding race and ancestry, as well as ways to debunk them and build identify-safe classrooms and schools.