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Nearly 14 million children live in low-income or poor families in the United States. One of those was Devin. He had been in my English class during my first year teaching. His uniform was old and faded. He (like 95 percent of the school) was eligible for free or reduced lunch. He didn’t have much in the way of supplies. It was unclear if he really didn’t have the materials, or if he simply didn’t care.

Centering the needs of underserved people often has a broader impact on the community. The same is true in schools.

The days leading up to the presidential inauguration hold excellent opportunities to teach about civic engagement and civility.

Welcoming a temporary student holds lessons in empathy and respect for the whole class.

Young people make great political activists. How can you get them involved in fighting for issues that matter?

Counselor Torrye Reeves believes there are three keys to keeping parents involved with their kids at school: communication, communication, communication.

When crisis management techniques like restraint and seclusion become daily practice, kids get hurt.