Cory
Collins


Cory is an author and journalist and a former senior writer for Learning for Justice. He has experience in both the newsroom—as a former sports journalist—and the classroom, where he has provided reading intervention and tutoring for K–6 students from rural Kentucky to Charlotte, North Carolina.

Articles by Cory

What If My Student Discloses a Sexual Assault?

This guidance from experts at the National Association of School Psychologists can help educators respond if a student discloses abuse or assault.

I Can See Russia From My Mouse: Bipartisan Hearings Produce a Nonpartisan Way to Teach About Fake News

This week’s congressional hearings on Russian interference with the 2016 presidential election offer a great opportunity to teach about the larger implications of misinformation: the dismantling of democracy.

How to Talk About Puerto Rico With Your Students

The crisis in Puerto Rico is complicated and tied to its history with the United States, but educators can address it with students and inspire empathy.

When Décor Is More Than Décor

Two examples of clashing interpretations went viral this week; both of them involved the use of cotton as a decorative statement.

DACA Decision Puts DREAMers Back in Limbo

Today, the White House and Justice Department potentially closed a door on some of the United States’ most vital and courageous individuals. As educators, this is not an issue we can ignore.
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