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Humanity, Healing and Doing the Work
Honoring our collective humanity will result in an education system in which all children thrive.
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Letter to Ziba B. Oakes, February 26, 1855
Sumter inquires about an enslaved woman named Clarissa, whom Oakes had evidently “advertised” for sale as a “cook & washer.” Among his questions, Sumter inquires specifically whether Clarissa "has had children or miscarried."
January 6, 2018
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Celebrate African and Indigenous Cultures: A Resource for Parents and Caregivers
Conversations about African and Indigenous cultures are essential for learning about the history of our country and making connections with a broader world.
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Don't Walk Away
The associate director of Teaching Tolerance urges us to stick with the tough conversations.
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Signed, Anonymous
A hateful message found in a Maine classroom inspires a lesson in tolerance.
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Thank You Primary School Teachers
My 4-year-old daughter Sophia was confused. She looked to me for an answer. “Greyson's not black,” she said. “Her skin is brown.” This was the first time I had heard my daughter bring up the issue of race or skin color.
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Two Pairs of Shoes
When Maggie receives two pairs of shoes for her birthday, she must learn to walk between two cultures.
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Educators Set the Bar for Respect
As a high school sophomore, I loved debate. My coach was a quirky, intelligent man whom I greatly admired. I learned a lot from him. It bothered me, however, that he didn’t seem to respect me because of my choices.
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This is What Privilege Looks Like
Impact and intention both matter when talking about school policies.