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Under Attack

The bullying of teachers is slowly entering the national spotlight. How will your school respond?
Learning From the Inside

Educators working in locked facilities have a lot to offer—to their students and to their public-school colleagues.
Online Exclusive Video Feature: Youth United!

As these young activists prove, it's never too early to change the world.
How Samuel Morton Got it Wrong

Most natural scientists of the 19th century held the belief that human beings were not only members of different races but of different species (also known as the theory of polygeny). This school of thought relied on the
Toolkit for The Day I Swam Into a New World
Engage fourth- through eighth-graders in close readings and read-alouds of Margaret Auguste’s story “The Day I Swam into a New World” with the activities and audio recording in this toolkit.
Girls in STEM Fields

Teachers play a key role in helping girls realize that entering STEM careers is not only possible but necessary.
The Day I Swam Into a New World
Frances dreams of swimming with her classmates, but will everyone be welcome at her new community pool?